Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
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True or False? Below you will see online hoaxes which can still fool even the most seasoned navigator. Think critically and carefully when evaluating information you find on the web. Check a site against the hoax verification sites below to confirm the credibility of spoofs, hoaxes, urban legends or myths you may encounter. Don't be fooled by bogus websites.



Quotes that Never Were - NEW! (3)
The Internet is full of misquoted information. Students need to be aware of quotations that spread virally through social media. Be suspicious and verify questionable quotations before you use them.
Bogus Websites & Online Hoaxes (56)

Some pages can still fool even the most seasoned navigator. Think critically and carefully when evaluating information you find on the web. Don't be fooled by these bogus web sites

Hoax Verification (4)

Check these sites to verify spoofs, hoaxes, urban legens or myths you may encounter.

Bogus Image Quiz (1)

Take this image quiz to test your knowledge to detect your skills on whether something is fact or fiction.


25 Biggest Blunders in Wikipedia History * NEW

Wikipedia can be a great site for students who need a quick reference on history, pop culture or even politics. But its reputation as an authoritative research resource is doubted by college professors and other experts who deter students from quoting Wikipedia in their papers. One reason is that a lot of the information on Wikipedia is either incomplete or downright false. Because anyone can technically edit or contribute to Wikipedia, the site is vulnerable to hackers and vandalism. Sometimes, the blunders are serious libel cases which result in lawsuits; and sometimes, they're just funny.