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Sorting Fact from Fiction

  • Saw another “vaccine” for Covid-19 on social media?
  • Scared after rumours of xenophobic violence?
  • Not sure what to believe?

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Learn how to verify the accuracy and origin of online information

With the worldwide fight against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of sorting fact from fiction has come under the spotlight like never before. Sorting Fact from Fiction is a series of online courses that will provide journalists, journalism students and the general public with the necessary skills and knowledge to verify the accuracy and origin of online information, including images and videos that are spread on social media platforms.

  • Want to sign up?
    Please complete the form to apply to be enrolled on our fact-checking course, Sorting Fact from Fiction: Introducing Fact-checking and Verification Tools. Since spaces are limited, TRi Facts will let you know if your application has been successful.
  • Want to find out more?
    Our e-learning courses cover a range of fact-checking topics and the processes fact-checking organisations use to fight the spread of false information.