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Develop fact-checking strategies that work. Explore the most effective online and off-line research sources, and master how to quickly and methodically fact-check a submission. Through hands-on assignments, gain a thorough understanding of the importance of accuracy and the best strategies to achieve it. As many magazines rely on freelance fact-checkers, mastering research and fact-checking techniques can be an important asset. The course focuses primarily on magazine publishing, though fact-checking for the book industry is also addressed.
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