Fact Checking & Misinformation Workshop | Smart Like A Fox™

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Fact Checking & Misinformation

Separating Truth from Noise in the Information Age

Misinformation spreads six times faster than the truth. This workshop gives you the tools to verify what you see, question what you read, and make decisions based on facts — not fear, algorithms, or manipulation.

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What You'll Learn

Three tiers that take you from recognizing common misinformation tactics to building a personal fact-checking system you can use every day.

Tier 1 — Intro

"Don't Believe Everything You Read"

Fact Checking & Misinformation

A viral statistic that sounded alarming but was highly misleading
A photo shared online that turned out to be years old and reused
How misinformation spreads through algorithms, echo chambers, and emotional triggers
Your first verification step: source, date, author, and intent

Includes: Claim Deconstruction Worksheet

Tier 2 — Intermediate

"Check Before You Share"

Fact Checking & Misinformation

A "medical expert" quoted in an article who was not actually a medical doctor
A viral quote that the person never actually said
Reverse image search and metadata verification techniques
Building a personal verification workflow for news and social media

Includes: Fact-Checking Decision Tree

Tier 3 — Advanced

"Thinking Clearly in a Noisy World"

Fact Checking & Misinformation

A headline that did not match what the law actually said
How state actors and organized groups weaponize misinformation
Teaching others to verify — family conversations and community impact
Building long-term media literacy habits that stick

Includes: Source Credibility Checklist

Who This Workshop Is For

Anyone who wants to stop falling for misleading content — whether it's viral social media posts, forwarded emails, or news that just doesn't feel right. Especially valuable for people who share information with others and want to make sure they're part of the solution, not the problem.