SPOTLIGHT Fact-Check Review
Learn from social media fact-checking examples from the past month
EBU Academy with Eurovision News, invites you to a series of free online learning sessions entitled Spotlight Fact-Check Review, hosted by the Eurovision Social Newswire (ESN) team. This interactive and informative session will provide an in-depth look at recent fact-checks by the ESN, offering a unique opportunity to understand and engage with the processes involved in fact-checking misinformation and disinformation.
During the hands-on activity, the team will present real examples from the past month, walk attendees through the fact-checking process step-by-step, and discuss the challenges faced during the fact-checks and how they were overcome.
The interactive session will allow attendees to ask questions about the fact-checking process, specific stories, or the team’s methods while previewing potential stories and focus areas for the coming month.
Dates
26 Sep 2024
31 Oct 2024
28 Nov 2024
Duration:
1 Hour
Location
Live Online, 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Who it's for
Broadcast news editors
Broadcast news journalists
Social media news editors
Social media news journalists
News content strategies
Digital forensics experts
Fact-checkers
Educators and researchers
Key takeaways from the session
Hands-On Activity:
Present real examples from the past month.
Walkthroughs of the fact-checking process step-by-step.
Selection of Stories:
Criteria used to select stories for fact-checking.
Research and Verification:
Sources and methods used for gathering information.
Tools and databases frequently used.
Cross-Referencing and Analysis:
How information is cross-referenced with credible sources.
Techniques for analysing data and claims.
Final Reporting:
How findings are compiled into a final report.
Ensuring clarity and transparency in the reporting process.
Q&A Session
Attendees can ask questions about the fact-checking process, specific stories, or the team’s methods.
Looking Ahead
Preview of potential stories and focus areas for the next month.