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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Bartlett, Bruce R., 1951- author.     Subjects     Journalism -- History -- 21st century.     Attribution of news.     News audiences.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Bartlett, Bruce R., 1951- author.       by title:      The truth matters : ...         MARC Display

The truth matters : a citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks / Bruce Bartlett. by Bartlett, Bruce R., 1951- author. California : Ten Speed Press, [2017] Subjects Journalism -- History -- 21st century.   Attribution of news.   News audiences. ISBN:  9780399581168 (trade paperback ; alkaline paper) : 0399581162 (trade paperback ; alkaline paper) Description:  136 pages ; 16 cm Edition:  First edition. Contents:  Introduction -- Why the traditional media no longer serves our needs -- The difference between primary and secondary sources -- How to use links -- Confusing press conventions -- Journalistic techniques that may obfuscate rather than illuminate sources -- Trusting academic sources -- What your local library has to offer in terms of news -- Numbers must be put into context -- Beware of deceptive labeling -- The perils of polling -- Using Wikipedia -- The problem of fake news -- Designing your own newspaper -- Editorial opinions -- How to fight fake news. Requests:  0 Summary:  The media and political landscapes are littered with untrustworthy sources and the dangerous concept of "fake news." Bartlett helps you fight this deeply troubling trend and ensure that truth is not a permanent casualty. He presents actionable tips and tricks for reading critically, judging sources, using fact-checking sites, avoiding confirmation bias, identifying trustworthy experts, and more.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Hawaii State Library Language, Literature & History 070.9051 Ba Checked In Add Copy to MyList Nanakuli Public Library Adult Nonfiction 070.9051 Ba Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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