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The field of influence operations investigations is growing rapidly, and researchers need a better grasp of best practices and standards. Here, experienced researchers offer insights ranging from methods to data collection to team development.

It’s not the most provocative descriptor, but ‘media literacy’ has a critical role in America right now

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter helps journalists sharpen skills and elevate storytelling throughout their careers.

The U.S. midterm elections are just around the corner and the legacy media have donned their activist hats. The liberal media have been calling on social media platforms to more actively combat so-called “misinformation” online. Liberal media outlets seem to be beside themselves as they suggest that social media platforms could be a “fertile ground” for spreading alleged election misinformation.

A social media post claims the NSW Central Coast is home to the 5000-year-old inscriptions.

A new analysis found that algorithms and some features of social media sites help false posts go viral.

Twitter has high misinformation amplification factor largely because it allows users to share, or retweet, posts easily

A Facebook post says huge amounts of fossil fuels are needed to constantly replace generators at wind farms.

Disinformation in Brazil is coming from the top, spreading fast and outpacing efforts to correct it.

The challenges facing media outlets across the globe are varied and widespread, but they appear to be particularly severe in Greece.