Fighting the Spread of False Information: A fact-checking and verification toolkit
2020 (English) Report (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
Sustainable development SDG 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Abstract [en]
This fact-checking and verification toolkit was developed by Africa Check for African journalists. It aims to equip journalists with the knowledge and practical tips to stop the spread of false information. This toolkit, which was developed as the world was in the midst of its battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, provides an easily understandable overview of fact-checking with a focus on health information.
For further information, as well as the latest fact-checking reports, visit our website at africacheck.org.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages Fojo: Media Institute;Africa Check , 2020. , p. 13
National Category
Media and Communication Studies
Research subject Media Studies and Journalism
Identifiers URN: urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-119476 OAI: oai:DiVA.org:lnu-119476 DiVA, id: diva2:1738230
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