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Author Bartlett, Bruce R., 1951- author.

Title The truth matters : a citizen's guide to separating facts from lies and stopping fake news in its tracks / Bruce Bartlett.

Publication Info. California : Ten Speed Press, [2017]
©2017

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Non Fiction  070.4 BARTLETT    Check Shelf
 Colchester, Cragin Memorial Library - Adult Department  070.4 BARTLETT, BRUCE    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - New Materials  070.9051 BARTLETT    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  070.9 BARTLETT    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description 136 pages ; 16 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-130) and index.
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.
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.
Subject Journalism -- History -- 21st century.
Attribution of news.
News audiences.
Attribution of news. (OCoLC)fst00820918
Journalism. (OCoLC)fst00984032
News audiences. (OCoLC)fst01037017
Chronological Term 2000-2099
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
Other Form: Online version: Bartlett, Bruce R., 1951- author. Truth matters First edition. California, N.Y. : Ten Speed Press, 2017 9780399581175 (DLC) 2017029755
ISBN 9780399581168 (trade pbk. ; alk. paper)
0399581162 (trade pbk. ; alk. paper)
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