Bibliograph

The truth matters, a citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks, Bruce Bartlett

Type

Label

The truth matters, a citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks, Bruce Bartlett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The truth matters

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

984558086

Responsibility statement

Bruce Bartlett

Sub title

a citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks

Summary

"Today's media and political landscapes are littered with untrustworthy sources and the dangerous concept of 'fake news.' This accessible guide helps you fight this deeply troubling trend and ensure that truth is not a permanent casualty.... [It] presents actionable tips and tricks for reading critically, judging sources, using fact-checking sites, avoiding confirmation bias, identifying trustworthy experts, and more."--Page [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Why the traditional media no longer serves our needs -- The difference between primary and secondary sources -- How to use links -- Confusing press conventions -- Journalistic techniques that may obfuscate rather than illuminate sources -- Trusting academic sources -- What your local library has to offer in terms of news -- Numbers must be put into context -- Beware of deceptive labeling -- The perils of polling -- Using Wikipedia -- The problem of fake news -- Designing your own newspaper -- Editorial opinions -- How to fight fake news

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