News verification
What did First Draft learn from fact-checking the US 2020 election?
The organisation debunked false claims around ballot stuffing and voter fraud and posted them out on a private Twitter account. We caught up with special projects editor Jasper Jackson to talk about how this event shaped the future of news verification
Posted by Jacob Granger on 11/11/20Fact-based journalism more vital than ever for 2020 US election
US newsrooms are bracing themselves for a torrent of misinformation and conspiracy theories headed their way
Posted by Jamie Wiseman on 09/10/20Megan Marrelli, program manager of Meedan, on fact-checking health information during covid-19
As there is still so much we do not know about the coronavirus, Meedan's Digital Health Lab answers journalists' burning questions on 'mid-information' - a science that is still largely unknown
Posted by Jacob Granger on 24/09/20Our.News creates 'nutritional' fact-checking labels to help audiences make healthier news consumption choices
Want to know exactly what makes up your media diet? This tool breaks down all the 'ingredients' of online articles to fight misinformation and build readers' trust
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 05/08/20Five covid-19 newsletters to subscribe to
Getting overwhelmed or bogged down by coronavirus coverage? These email updates provide clarity, fact-checks and an expert take on the pandemic in bite-sized chunks
Posted by Marcela Kunova and Jacob Granger on 06/04/20Hazel Baker, head of UGC newsgathering at Reuters, on fighting covid-19 mis- and disinformation
In a climate of fear, conspiracy theories fester and audiences often share false information in good faith. Reuters reflects on the variety of ways reporters working from home can separate fact from fiction
Posted by Jacob Granger on 02/04/20International Fact-Checking Day: eight resources for verifying information
From news labels to toolkits, this selection of free tools can help reporters identify and debunk false information
Posted by Daniel Green on 02/04/20Turkish fact-checker experiments with offline formats to reach new audiences
By producing videos for public transport, Teyit hopes to capture diverse groups of people lost to online algorithms
Posted by Daniel Green on 18/03/20Mark McAdam, broadcaster at Sky Sports News, on reporting football transfer stories
Sources, rumours and Deadline Day: the January transfer window is full of twists and turns. Here is how teams verify leads and go to air with accurate information
Posted by Jacob Granger on 27/02/20Tip: Fact-checking throughout election season
What should journalists be looking out for during the upcoming US election campaign?
Posted by Daniel Green on 27/02/20'Lead with the truth, not the controversy': how to report on the 2020 US election
As the presidential election approaches, journalists need to better understand information environments to stop the spread of false claims
Posted by Daniel Green on 07/02/20Tip: A fact-checker's guide to spotting manipulated video
At a time when false information presents itself in different ways, The Washington Post explains what journalists must look out for and how to take action
Posted by Jacob Granger on 20/01/20Tip: Spot fake images surrounding the US-Iran conflict using your smartphone
Bookmark this citizens guide to checking social media posts with the device that is already in their back pockets
Posted by Jacob Granger on 09/01/20Misinformation vs. media studies: on teaching to fish
How can we give young people the critical skills to become resilient to information disorder?
Posted by Julian McDougall on 23/12/19‘Journalism is at risk because it is increasingly disconnected from society’
Jesper Doub, Facebook’s director of news partnerships, EMEA, on why the media is losing people’s trust and what we all can do about it
Posted by Marcela Kunova on 06/12/19Jenni Sargent, managing director at First Draft, on language around false claims, reaching sceptical audiences and collaboration
As the UK 2019 election is approaching, we spoke to Sargent about the most efficient ways to tackle misinformation (and yes, it involves working with rival journalists)
Posted by Marcela Kunova and Daniel Green on 14/11/19Tip: 10 steps to fact-check politicians' claims
As Britain prepares to head to the polls next month, here are some best practices for keeping readers accurately informed during election season
Posted by Daniel Green on 12/11/19Weekly journalism news update: Future News Fund, audience growth and fact-checking the US 2020 election
Pushed for time? Catch up with the weekly media news coverage from Journalism.co.uk
Posted by Jacob Granger on 08/11/19First Draft launches campaign to equip journalists with verification skills ahead of US 2020 election
Following fact-checking projects in France, Brazil and Nigeria, CrossCheck plans masterclasses and simulations to prepare journalists for election season in the US
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