Go verify! Intensive course in fact-checking as journalistic method (1d)

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Quiz Episode 1

Welcome and course introduction

Most welcome to "Go verify! Intensive course in fact-checking and verification as journalistic method"

Introduction lecture: Powerpoint

Part I: Understanding and countering information influence activities

Introduction

Episode 1

Episode 1: What are information influence activities?

Episode 1. Powerpoint

Script Episode 1

Discussion questions Episode 1

Further reading Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 2: Techniques and strategies used in information influence activities

Episode 2. Powerpoint

Script Episode 2

Discussion questions Episode 2

Further reading Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 3: How to identify and analyse information influence activities

Episode 3. Powerpoint

Script Episode 3

Discussion questions Episode 3

Further reading Episode 3

Six techniques of malign information influence activities

Episode 4

Episode 4: Strategies and best practices for countering information influence activities

Episode 4. Powerpoint

Script Episode 4

Discussion questions Episode 4

Further reading Episode 4

Part II: Digital verification tools

Introduction: the Verification Toolbox

Introduction: The Verification Toolbox - short lecture

Introduction: The Verification Toolbox - script and links

Exercise 1

Exercise 1: Reverse image search - fundamentals (short lecture)

Exercise 1: Reverse image search – script and links

Exercise 2

Exercise 2: Forensic image analysis (short lecture)

Exercise 2: Forensic image analysis – script and links

Exercise 3

Exercise 3: Metadata analysis (short lecture)

Exercise 3: Metadata analysis – script and links

Exercise 4

Exercise 4: AI-manipulated digital content (short lecture)

Exercise 4: AI manipulated content – script and links

Exercise 5

Exercise 5: Digital archiving and archive research (short lecture)

Exercise 5: Digital archiving – script and links

Countering information influence activities. A handbook for journalists

Course evaluation and feedback

Course evaluation and feedback

Course certificate

Course certificate

Test your knowledge about malign information influence activities!

1. Please select the correct definition of information influence:1

• the strategic behaviours that generate information accessibility

• the strategic use of information to affect perceptions, beliefs, and behaviours

• the strategic use of beliefs to override perceptions and behaviours

2. What is NOT describing the role of psychological defence?1

• mental and emotional resilience against all input

• ability to distinguish and incorporate trusted information sources

• nurturing skills that allow us to hold informed opinions without manipulation

3. Please list the three core components of psychological defence?1

good spirits, humour and trust

never question authorities, expert knowledge or political leaders

critical thinking skills, verifying sources, and being sceptical of information

4. How can a journalist specifically play a role of ‘gatekeeper’ to combat information influence?1

passing on relevant information directly to readers

rigorous fact-checking, identifying misinformation, and presenting balanced perspectives plus educating people about information influence

choose generic images and spectacular headlines to generate clicks and revenue

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