Fact-checking and Journalism Fundamentals for Sri Lankan Reporters

$1,000.00

Fact-checking and Journalism Fundamentals for Sri Lankan Reporters

Learn the fundamentals of fact-checking and related journalism topics in this self-directed course.

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$1,000.00

SKU: ifcn14-21

Learning Outcomes

  • Fact-checking
  • Verification and debunking
  • Leadership
  • Ethics
  • Press freedom
  • Diversity
  • Audience engagement

$1,000.00

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In this course, presented by IFCN with support from IFCN signatory Boom, journalists will learn the fundamentals of fact-checking, verification and debunking, along with enhancing journalism skills in topics like ethics, leadership, press freedom, diversity and audience engagement. Particular attention will be given to health mis and disinformation in an effort to combat false claims related to COVID-19.

This course is open to reporters participating in the IFCN/Boom program in fact-checking and journalism.