Investigations & Digital Trust · Misinformation Research
Start here. Short, guided tasks that build the basics and give you your first piece of proof.
Task 1 of 3
Check claims with professional tools.
What to do
Fact-check 5 viral posts about products, health trends or brands using Google Fact Check Explorer and original sources. Make a table of each claim, verdict and source.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A table of each claim, verdict and source.
Task 2 of 3
Four moves to check any story.
What to do
Learn the SIFT method (Stop, Investigate the source, Find better coverage, Trace claims) and apply it to 3 marketing or product claims you see online.
You’ll make
Done looks like
SIFT applied step by step to 3 claims.
Task 3 of 3
Help people spot exaggerated claims.
What to do
Create a short guide for families on spotting misleading ads and too-good-to-be-true offers, with real examples.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A short guide with real examples.
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