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Evaluate credibility using the RumorGuard 5 Factors
Don’t get caught off guard. Recognize misinformation and stop it in its tracks by using RumorGuard’s 5 Factors for…
Three types of election rumors to avoid
Elections are the lifeblood of democracy, but political campaigns are often rancorous, controversial and polarizing events. As if the…
News Goggles: María Luisa Paúl, The Washington Post
This week, we talk to Washington Post reporter María Luisa Paúl about her recent story on 7-year-old Tariq, whose…
In brief: Confirmation bias and motivated reasoning
People generally feel that their opinions are rational and carefully considered. But in reality, we are all vulnerable to…
“Storm Lake” discussion guide on the importance of local journalism
This discussion guide serves as a companion for adult learners and community members viewing the PBS documentary Storm Lake.
Is that a fact? S2E5: “Are journalists getting the immigration story right?”
In this episode, we interview Dr. Reece Jones, chair of the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of…
Is that a fact? S2E4: “Disinformation and Russia’s War in Ukraine”
In this episode we talk to two journalists covering the Russian invasion of Ukraine to help us better understand…
News Lit Quiz: Should you share it? Education edition
The best way for you to help reduce misinformation online is to avoid sharing it.
News Goggles: Seana Davis, Reuters
This week, we talk to Seana Davis, a journalist with the Reuters Fact Check team, about her work monitoring,…
News Lit Quiz: The easiest quiz of all time
The News Literacy Quiz may be dubbed as one of the easiest quizzes of all time… But how would…