Social Networks : Fact-checking and Monitoring Techniques
General intro
This course presents different methods and tools for researching and verifying user-generated content in social networks.
Learning objectives
Beyond their use for entertainment and communication, social networks and their user generated contents are an increasingly important source of information for most citizens. These contents (text, photos and videos) are produced at an increasing speed, by countless sources whose quality and reliability vary widely. To derive value from them, communication and information professionals require new search and verification skills.
Targeted skills
- Develop critical thinking skills regarding user generated contents on social networks.
- Know how to use different techniques and tools to methodically search, verify and make sense of the massive amounts of information published on social networks.
- Set up an automated system to monitor Facebook and Twitter for high value information.
