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Information Literacy<\/p>\n

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FactCheck.org<\/a><\/p>\n

A nonpartisan, nonprofit \u201cconsumer advocate\u201d for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. The goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.<\/p>\n

FactCheck.org is a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. The APPC was established by publisher and philanthropist Walter Annenberg to create a community of scholars within the University of Pennsylvania that would address public policy issues at the local, state and federal levels.<\/p>\n

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The American Bar Association<\/a><\/p>\n

The mission is to serve equally the members, the profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.<\/p>\n

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APA.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 122,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.<\/span><\/p>\n

The mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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AARP.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mission Statement:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

AARP enhances the quality of life for all as we age. \u00a0We champion positive social change and deliver value through advocacy, information, and service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Misinformation, Disinformation & Malinformation: A Guide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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