B.S. Detection for Digital Journalists

Presented at ONA11
September 23, 2011
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Accuracy is fundamental to what we do, but it’s a challenge to verify information when it flows at digital warp speed from so many sources. Get specific tools, advice, and strategies to master the art of online verification. Learn how to verify a tweet, evaluate if a website is credible and check the accuracy of your own work.

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Craig Silverman
Media Editor, Buzzfeed News
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