Fact Checking 101

Name: Fact Checking 101
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Learn how to check facts and enhance and protect your credibility with readers in this free online writing course.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Summarize how to create a fact-checking routine that catches errors and inconsistencies
Outline the difference between opinions that don't warrant a fact-check and statements that do
Explain the pitfalls in getting names and numbers correct
Discuss the importance of recognizing and discounting biased or outdated sources of information
Explain the kinds of mistakes that run the greatest risk of landing you in legal trouble and how to avoid them
Outline the best way to handle the consequences if an error does nevertheless slip by you
Describe where and how to check various kinds of facts - including a helpful taxpayer-funded free research resource
Summarize how not to fall for and pass along hoaxes, rumors and myths that have already gone around the internet

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