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035 _a(OCoLC)984558086
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092 _a070.9
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100 1 _aBartlett, Bruce R.,
_d1951-
_eauthor.
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245 1 4 _aThe truth matters :
_ba citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks /
_cBruce Bartlett.
250 _aFirst edition.
264 1 _aCalifornia :
_bTen Speed Press,
_c[2017]
264 4 _c©2017
300 _a136 pages ;
_c16 cm
336 _atext
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337 _aunmediated
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_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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504 _aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 127-130) and index.
520 _aThe media and political landscapes are littered with untrustworthy sources and the dangerous concept of "fake news." Bartlett helps you fight this deeply troubling trend and ensure that truth is not a permanent casualty. He presents actionable tips and tricks for reading critically, judging sources, using fact-checking sites, avoiding confirmation bias, identifying trustworthy experts, and more.
505 0 _aIntroduction -- 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.
650 0 _aJournalism
_xHistory
_y21st century.
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650 0 _aAttribution of news.
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650 0 _aNews audiences.
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