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Too much information? Our guide can help

Designed for the public, ‘Too much information: A guide to navigating the infodemic’ will help everyone have better informed conversations with family and friends about the pandemic.

Covering coronavirus: an online course for journalists

Discover practical steps to help verify online content, counter rumors and disinformation, and produce credible coverage on Covid-19.

Coronavirus webinar series

First Draft is sharing skills, insights, and tools to support reporters and the wider public in response to the “infodemic” surrounding coronavirus. Check the upcoming schedule.

First Draft recognizes Black lives matter

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Introducing an SMS course to prepare for US election misinformation

Learn how to protect yourself and your community from misinformation with our free two-week text message course.

How to use network analysis to explore social media and disinformation

Network visualizations look impressive but first and foremost they are great tools for exploration. Here's a basic introduction on how to get started.

The US protests have shown just how easily our information ecosystem can be manipulated

As online conversations become increasingly difficult to navigate, news outlets need to be extra cautious about narratives they’re reporting on.

Projects & resources

First Draft's Essential Guide to...

Covering newsgathering, verification, responsible reporting, online safety, digital ads and more, each book provides as a starting point for exploring the challenges of digital journalism in the modern age.

CrossCheck: Together, Now.

A global network connecting journalists, academics and technologists in response to the evolving challenges of information disorder.

Flashcards to download

High-resolution flashcards providing practical information and advice on how to safely investigate and report on online spaces. They are available for use in publications and presentations.