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Training

Dive in and explore our free library of training content, including online courses, toolkits and resources to help both journalists and the public understand and manage disinformation.

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Covering extremism: a reading list

Best practices for effectively — and safely — reporting on extremism.

How journalists can keep safe and connected in a crisis

Ten tips for physical and digital safety when reporting.

Questions to consider before joining a platform

New social media platforms are popping up every day, and you might be interested in joining them to inform your work.

Vaccine misinformation management guide

Guidance for addressing a global infodemic and fostering demand for immunization.

Ultimate beginner’s guide on how to monitor content on TikTok

Understanding TikTok’s language, culture and differences from other platforms will help you monitor it effectively.

The psychology of misinformation: How to prevent it

How can we use our psychology to prevent misinformation from spreading and influencing people? We explain the key concepts in the third of a three-part series.

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?

The psychology of misinformation: Why it’s so hard to correct

Why does our psychology make misinformation so hard to correct? We explain the key concepts in the second of a three-part series.

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 use to get started.

The psychology of misinformation: Why we’re vulnerable

How does our psychology make us more vulnerable to misinformation? We explain the key concepts in the first of a three-part series.

How to talk to family and friends about that misleading WhatsApp message

Showing empathy and not expecting immediate changes in behaviour are recommended approaches for someone who has shared misinformation.

How to use Facebook’s Ad Library to find coronavirus stories

Searching and understanding the archive can enrich research and reporting — and potentially reveal some interesting leads.

Check out our previous training courses

→ Quick Start to Verifying Online Media (2017)

Available in: English, Portuguese, French, German, Bahasa, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Russian

→ Advanced Verification Training for Journalists (2017)

Available in: English, Portuguese, French, German, Bahasa, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Russian

Training

Vaccine Insights Hub

Covering coronavirus

Too much information

Protection from deception

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