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Data Tools

Civil Rights Data Collection

Mintel This link opens in a new window
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A large, user-friendly statistics portal with a global scope. Find infographics, in-depth dossiers and reports, and Powerpoint slides, along with original source details.

Productivity Tools

Fact-checking and Background Tools

FactCheck.org
From the Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania

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Provides in-depth background information on current issues.

Media Bias/Fact Check
Nonpartisan, independent website run by a freelance writer and volunteers, pointing out bias in media sources.
Snopes
Award-winning independent fact-checking site founded in 1995 by owner/operator and registered independent voter David Mikkelson

How-to tutorials

Columbia College Chicago Library YouTube Channel
Short videos demonstrating how to use databases and other research tools from the CCC Library.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) This link opens in a new window
Streaming video tutorials on 3D animation, audio, business, CAD, design, development, photography, video creation, web design, and more. Login using your Columbia email.