Fixing our mistakes, in public
We outline the current state of corrections “policies” in news media.
Opening new lines of communication
Discover how the Fresno Bee departed from its traditional engagement endeavors to connect more deeply with its community.
If context is king, it’s abdicated
Outdated information is downright dangerous at a time like this — and it calls into question a common practice in today’s online journalism: linking to previous coverage.
Youth media and civic engagement: 6 initiatives you should know about
These organizations are teaching their students about first-time voting, digital information and the responsibility of every individual to search for the truth.
18 COVID-19 media literacy resources for journalists and educators
The News Co/Lab outlines credible dashboards, handbooks, FAQs and more to help you sort through the overwhelming amount of coronavirus information.
The coronavirus crisis demands journalism collaboration, not competition
With Covid-19, the need for a major journalistic coalition — doing this the right way — has never been more obvious.
The student’s guide to information disorders
What does “fake news” actually mean? Not much. Here’s how one journalism student tried to recognize the elements of information disorder in her own life.
News Co/Lab presenting at Misinfocon
Managing Director Kristy Roschke will discuss media literacy and journalistic transparency in science at the conference Feb. 22.
First Draft teaches journalists how to avoid amplifying misinformation
The nonprofit stopped at the Cronkite School to share strategies ahead of the 2020 election.
An opportunity to give back: fostering media literacy with NAMLE
Managing Director Kristy Roschke recently joined the board of NAMLE, an important resource to develop 21st-century literacies.
Swedish students are better at identifying fake images than fake news, a new study finds
The Uppsala University research noted teenagers have trouble identifying racism and fake news in biased stories. Swedish teenagers' difficulties and abilities to determine digital news credibilityNordicom ReviewBy Thomas Nygren and Mona GuathJanuary 2019 Swedish...
Moderating uncivil comments takes an emotional toll and lowers trust in news
Uncivil comments taint people's perception of a news site. They also make moderators more emotionally exhausted and less likely to trust said news outlet, researchers with UT Austin found. Moderating Uncivil Comments Hurts Trust In NewsUniversity of Texas at...
Young Americans aren’t as confident in their ability to spot fake news as Qatari youths
A new study notes Middle Eastern participants are more confident in identifying misinformation, but there was no significant difference in how people verified information. Youthquakes in a Post-Truth Era: Exploring Social Media News Use and Information Verification...