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Media for Social Impact MA

Data Tools

Civil Rights Data Collection

Mintel

Statista
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

Issues & Controversies
Provides in-depth background information on current issues.
Points of View Reference Source
Presents multiple sides of over 500 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)
Streaming video tutorials on 3D animation, audio, business, CAD, design, development, photography, video creation, web design, and more. Login using your Columbia email.