Mis/Dis/Mal-information
23 Resources on Mis/Dis/Mal-information
There are several resources out there to help you combat mis/dis/mal-information. Some are tools that can help you check facts you see online and whether. There are even games here listed as from studies that show it might be even be a stronger way to inoculate against misinformation than graphics!
Resources
Tools and Databases
- DeepFake-O-Meter: an open-access platform that integrates state-of-the-art, open-source research methods for detecting AI-generated content
- DisinfoWatch: a leading Canadian foreign disinformation monitoring and debunking platform through an international network of information sources
- Ethnic NewsWatch: a subscription-based platform capturing news publications from 1959 by and for ethnic and minority communities (note: institutional login required for access)
- FactCheck.org: a site operated by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
- Factiva: extensive access to news coverage from over 8000 sources, available from 118 countries in 22 languages. Company and industry information is also available. (note: only 10 users can be on this database at the same time!)
- PolitiFact: a nonpartisan fact-check org that evaluates the accuracy of claims made by politicians, public figures, and media outlets in the US
- Media Smarts Search Engine: from Canadian org Media Smarts search engine allows to search multiple fact-checkers websites and databases together, such as Snopes.com, Agence France Presse Canada, FactCheck.org, Washington Post Fact Checker, Associated Press Fact Checker, HoaxEye, and Les Decrypteurs (note: this is an example of lateral reading!)
- The Reporters’ Lab: center for journalism research at Duke University that focuses on fact-checking and public trust in media
- Snopes: an independent, nonpartisan fact-checking org that investigates and verifies accuracy of rumors, urban legends, memes, and misinformation online
- TinEye Reverse Image Search: search (privately and without data saved) where images appear online, can be installed as an extension in your browser
- Ulrichsweb: a site that helps identify a source is a scholarly or non-scholarly source (note: institutional login required for access)
Guides, Projects, and Kits
- American Psychological Association: Misinformation and Disinformation
- University of Calgary Research Guide: Building Resilience to Misinformation Toolkit
- Concordia University Library: Critical Toolkit for Navigating Information
- University of Iowa Libraries YouTube playlist: Research and Disinformation
- Prebunking with Google: Resources, Case Studies, Guides, and Games
- Santa Fe Community College Research Guide: Finding Archival US Government Sources
- Simon Fraser University: The Disinformation Project
- Thinking is Power: Mini-Course and Application of Media Literacy Skills
- University of Victoria Libraries Research Guide: What is Fake News?
Games
- Bad News: Users can play as a fake news producer in this game to learn how bad actors manipulate people online (from DROG & University of Cambridge)
- Bo$$BabyKoin: Users must fact-check a new cryptocurrency called Bo$$BabyKoin that their friend was enthusiastic about, though now has second thoughts as their parents go to the bank to invest their savings into it
- Breaking Harmony Square: Users can play as a “Chief Disinformation Officer” and are tasked with operating an online disinformation campaign (from University of Cambridge & US Department of State partnerships)
- Cranky Uncle: Users can practice building resilience to misinformation and understand why claims may resonate strongly with others in a simulation arguing with a family member believing in fake science
- The Euphorigen Investigation: Users have 45 minutes to uncover information on a supplement called Euphorigen in whether it is as safe as its manufacturers claim.
- Fakey: Users can play to see how susceptible they are to different ways news is presented online
- The Galaxy: Users have under an hour to find out whether abuse allegations by management of their favourite KPOP boyband member is true before a protest campaign is launched
- Spot the Troll: Users can quiz themselves on whether digital social media content they are shown are from a real social media account or a troll