About Sources, Verification and Credibility

There's a flood of information available in print, on TV and radio, online and on smartphones and tablets. How do you know what you can believe - what is credible? How do you know whether you can trust the source of the information? What if you want to share news and information with others? How do you publish something that has credibility and context? This course will give you the tools to evaluate the credibility of what you read, see and hear. You'll also learn what you need to ask before you publish - whether it's a news story, a blog item or a tweet. By understanding how to evaluate news and information, you'll be a better news consumer, news producer and a better citizen in a democracy.