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Finding misinformation with 'rumor cues'

Keywords related to rumor can help us understand and respond to dangerous activities online.

How journalists can keep safe and connected in a crisis

Ten tips for physical and digital safety when reporting.

Failure to understand Black and Latinx communities will result in a critical misunderstanding of the impact of disinformation

Reporting on the election showed the need for partnerships with community organizations and researchers

The return to old-school methods to sow chaos

Leaflets, billboards, emails, SMS and robocalls spread false information about Covid-19 and the US election

Reporting on coronavirus: How to use WhatsApp to find stories and communities

How can you use WhatsApp in your reporting, and what practical and ethical issues should you consider?

George Floyd protests: Resources for online newsgathering, verification, protecting sources and colleagues

How to use social media to report on the protests over police brutality and structural racism sweeping the world.

How a fake Brexit Party account fooled hundreds of Twitter users – and some journalists

A prospective parliamentary candidate found himself at the centre of a frenzy caused by a fake —but strikingly similar — account on Monday as the UK election heats up.

Sources and keywords: The fundamentals of online newsgathering

The fourth book in First Draft's series of Essential Guides looks at the tools and techniques for finding newsworthy material online.

7 key takeaways on information disorder from #ONA19

From deepfakes and bots to forensic tools and networked factions, here are some of the top lessons in all things disinformation from the 20th Online News Assocation annual conference in New Orleans.

6 tips for finding newsworthy posts on social media

A step-by-step guide to crafting optimised searches and finding useful material on social networks.