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Overview of Conspiracy Theories in the United States

Conspiracy theories by Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection
Publication Date: 2023
Defines conspiracy theories, giving examples of ideological motivations and popular theories.
Conspiracy theories by Reid, Scott A.
Publication Date: 2020
Provides an encyclopedia entry on the subject as well as linked articles about conspiracy theories in general and specific theories.
Conspiracy theories by The Current
Publication Date: 2023
From The Current - Conspiracy theories have legitimized violence, impaired public health, and undermined democratic governance. Containing their harms begins with understanding the theorist, not the theory.

Varieties of Conspiracy Theories and how to Identify Them - Slide Show

Conspiracy Theory Pyramid

Discover about different levels of conspiracy theories and how harmful they can be.

Source: conspiracychart.com

How to Start a Conspiracy Theory

Learn how conspiracy theories begin and evolve to become mainstream.

Source: Popular Science

Types of Misleading News

Learn how to spot misinformation and learn about the negative impacts they can have.

Source: European Association for Viewers Interest

Spotting Bad Science

Learn how to identify the legitimacy of facts like a scientist.

Source: Compound Interest

Evaluating Your Sources

Learn how to be more discriminate when choosing reliable sources for information.

Source: Thigpen Libraries Research Guide

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