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 (pages 127-130) 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

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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