Foundations of Critical Thinking in Journalism
Learn how to evaluate sources, spot logical fallacies, and separate facts from assumptions in news reporting.
Learn how to spot manipulation, verify sources, and build stories that actually inform people instead of just repeating talking points.
Learn how to evaluate sources, spot logical fallacies, and separate facts from assumptions in news reporting.
Technical skills for verifying digital content, tracing information sources, and documenting manipulation in online media.
Understand research methodology, interpret statistical claims correctly, and avoid common errors when reporting on studies and data.
Advanced questioning strategies to challenge evasive sources, expose weak reasoning, and maintain control during confrontational interviews.
Each lecture builds on the previous one. You start with basics and move toward investigating complex stories without getting lost.
You see actual cases where critical thinking made the difference between a misleading article and solid reporting.
Content is structured so you can follow along easily, even if journalism isn't your background.