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Online Research and Fact-Checking

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Online Research and Fact-Checking
  • 2 Lessons
  • Beginner
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Format Flexible learning
  • Category Job readiness
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The internet is an endless source of information, but not all of it is accurate or reliable. The Online Research and Fact-Checking (Beginner Level) course equips learners with essential skills to conduct effective online research, verify sources, and identify misinformation. Through structured lessons, real-world examples, and hands-on fact-checking techniques, you’ll learn how to refine your search strategies, assess the credibility of online content, and become a more informed digital citizen.

  • Online Searching
  • Checking Source Trustworthiness
  • Thinking Critically About Information
  • Spotting Fake Information
  • Using Fact-Checking Tools
  • Use advanced search techniques (quotation marks, Boolean operators, site-specific searches) to refine online research.
  • Identify credible sources by analyzing author credentials, publication reputation, and supporting evidence.
  • Apply the 5 C’s of Critical Consuming to assess the reliability of online content.
  • Detect misinformation by recognizing clickbait, biased language, and manipulated media.
  • Use fact-checking websites and tools (Snopes, FactCheck.org) to verify claims and cross-check sources.
  • Develop strategies to filter out unreliable information, reducing exposure to misleading content online.
  • Comprehensive video tutorials on utilizing quotation marks, Boolean operators, and site-specific searches for precise online research.
  • Detailed guides on analyzing author credentials, publication reputation, and supporting evidence to determine source credibility.
  • In depth training on the 5 C's of critical consuming, and how to apply them to online content.
  • Certificate of completion.
Lessons
    • Foundations of Online Research and Fact-Checking
      7 Sections 45 minutes
      The internet provides an abundance of information, but how do you find the most relevant and credible sources? In this section, you will learn essential strategies for conducting effective online research, refining search techniques, and filtering out unreliable information.
      2 readings 4 assignments 1 summary
    • Verifying Online Information and Spotting Misinformation
      4 Sections 30 minutes
      The internet is filled with a mix of factual information, misleading claims, and outright falsehoods. In this lesson, you will learn how to verify online content, detect misinformation, and apply fact-checking methods to become a more informed digital citizen.
      2 readings 1 assignment 1 summary
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