Library and Academic Success: Communications and Professional Writing: Fact Checking

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Subjects: Business & Management, Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation, Human Services, Indigenous, Interdisciplinary

APA - Bias Free Language
APA added a new section to their 7th edition specifically for bias free language.
APA Inclusive Language Guide (2nd ed)
Canadian Encyclopedia
Canadian Style
"[C]oncise answers to questions concerning written English in the Canadian context."
Canadian Trademarks Directory
GLAAD Media Reference Guide
"GLAAD's Media Reference Guide is intended to be used by journalists reporting for mainstream media outlets and by creators in entertainment media who want to tell LGBTQ people's stories fairly and accurately."
Metric Conversion
Time zones, calendars, etc.

AMICUS
Search millions of records at Canadian libraries. Can be used to create bibliographies.
Crossref
Assists in checking references
DOI
Library of Congress
Standardized Abbreviations in Journal Titles

For other fields, consider using key databases in the field. For example, PubMed could be used to fact check medical information.