Misinformation & Disinformation: Other Resources

First Draft fights mis- and disinformation through fieldwork, research and education.

Elsevier defines article retraction as: "[i]nfringements of professional ethical codes, such as multiple submission, bogus claims of authorship, plagiarism, fraudulent use of data or the like. [Also]... used to correct errors in submission or publication."

"Wolfram Alpha is more than a search engine. It gives you access to the world's facts and data and calculates answers across a range of topics, including science, nutrition, history, geography, engineering, mathematics, linguistics, sports, finance, music..."

Locations of hate groups. "This list was compiled using hate group publications and websites, individual and law enforcement reports, field sources and news reports. Groups that appear in the center of states represent statewide groups."

Database of Extremist Groups. Provides locations, ideologies, history, and details of mis/dis-information.

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Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 978-1-312-02313-0
The Verification Handbook is a groundbreaking new resource for journalists and aid responders, which provides step-by-step guidelines for using user-generated content (UGC) during emergencies.

Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 978-0-646-56812-6
Publication Date: 2012-01-23
You've found the research to debunk a false claim...now how do you present your findings? This handbook gives you some tips on how to present the facts.

Through a series of essays, “Defusing Disinfo” seeks to improve public understanding of: 1. The challenges that dramatic changes in the media and access to public information that the information technology revolution of the past decade have wrought. 2. The vulnerabilities in democratic system the 2016 election exposed. 3. Creative solutions to mitigate these risks and challenges.