Intro to Fake News & Misinformation

This short course introduces learners to the world of misinformation, why it spreads, how it influences people, and the simple habits everyone can adopt to stop false content from going viral. The goal is to help students, early-career journalists, professionals, and the general public, become more informed and responsible digital citizens.

Module 1: What is Fake News? Module 2: Why People Believe Fake News Module 3: Types of Misinformation Module 4: How Fake News Spreads Module 5: Red Flags of Fake News Module 6: How to Protect Yourself Module 7: How Fake News Affects Society Module 8: After Completing This Course