Online Verification Skills — Video 2: Investigate the Source

The Core Verification Strategy00:00:01

To determine the credibility of an organization, do not read their own website. Instead, perform a Google search to see what the rest of the web says about them. This reveals details like the organization's background, size, and reputation.

Using Wikipedia as a Tool00:01:23

Wikipedia is an excellent starting point for verifying organizations or news publications. You can quickly find background information by searching the domain name plus the word 'Wikipedia'.

Verifying Wikipedia Information00:02:24

If you are unsure about the credibility of a Wikipedia article, always check the references at the bottom of the page. Clicking through to the source citations allows you to verify individual facts independently.