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Reflection Paper two: Fact-Checking Process The purpose of this assignment is deepening
Reflection Paper two: Fact-Checking Process
The purpose of this assignment is deepening your understanding of the fact-checking processes. For this assignment, you have to choose a fact-checker site or organization and analyze and reflect on the processes.
The main text of your paper should be in three sections, as detailed below:
1.Identify: Choose among the fact-checker sites or organizations that we have reviewed or the one that you follow independently. Please include at least three examples of fact-checked stories the site has published, with links, that back up your choice.
2.Analyze: Present a critical review of the fact-checking processes for the site or organization that you have chosen.
During the analysis, please be based on the Five Fact-checking Principles (https://www.ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/know-more/the-commitments-of-the-code-of-principles) to choose website or tissue for analysis.
3.Summarize: Reflect on the overall fact-checking processes and outline your thoughts on the usefulness of the site or organization in debunking Internet rumors, misinformation and fake news.
Your assignment should include the following:
1. Title page (no abstract necessary)
2. Your 2-3 double-spaced pages of main text
3. Links to digital media sites and examples
