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Spotting Misinformation

Sharpen your ability to detect misleading statistics, manipulated visuals, and viral falsehoods by working through scenarios drawn from real-world misinformation campaigns. You will practice the same rapid-assessment techniques that professional fact-checkers use to triage dubious claims before they spread further.

intermediate18 minSource Evaluation
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A viral post on X (formerly Twitter) claims: 'exposed-exposed-exposed-exposed Just exposed: exposed-exposed-exposed leaked government documents prove the FDA knew a popular vaccine was dangerous and covered it up. exposed-exposed-exposed-exposed' The post includes photos of official-looking papers. What is the first step you should take?