Investigations & Digital Trust · Misinformation Research
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Task 1 of 3
Follow one story for 2 weeks.
What to do
Track one trending product or brand claim for 2 weeks: where it started, who shared it, how it changed, and how the brand responded.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A timeline of how the claim spread and changed.
Task 2 of 3
See how accurate and misleading content spreads.
What to do
Collect 100 posts on one product topic, label each as accurate, misleading or exaggerated, and chart how each type performs.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A labelled dataset and charts of engagement by type.
Task 3 of 3
How a brand handled a false story.
What to do
Pick a brand that faced a false rumour. Write a 1,000-word case study: the rumour, how it spread, the brand's response and what worked.
You’ll make
Done looks like
A 1,000-word case study with lessons.
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