Fact Checking Made Easy

🌟 Accuracy and Credibility for Bloggers and Authors 🌟

Course Title: Fact Checking Made Easy

Course Description:

Thoroughly revised in September 2021!

If you’re a blogger, author or online publisher looking for a competitive edge, consider the importance of reliability and accuracy. It's a small effort that can make a huge difference in your writing career. With a simple fact-checking routine, you can elevate your work to a higher level of professionalism.

Why Fact Check?

As a writer, it's crucial to maintain the trust of your readers. A fact-checking habit ensures that your content is error-free, enhancing credibility and encouraging readers to recommend your work without hesitation. It prevents you from making simple mistakes like confusing Sydney with Austria or mixing up sudoku with seppuku – errors that can be embarrassing and damaging to your reputation.

Your Instructor: Marcia Yudkin

Marcia Yudkin has been a published author for over 30 years, contributing to national magazines such as the New York Times Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, and TWA Ambassador. Her works have also been published by major publishers like HarperCollins and Penguin, and she has scripted for National Public Radio. Marcia's extensive experience in the writing industry has inspired her to create this course to help fellow writers avoid the pitfalls of factual inaccuracies.

What You'll Learn:

• Creating a Fact-Checking Routine: Learn how to establish a process that will catch errors and inconsistencies before they reach your audience.

• Effective Research Resources: Discover a free, taxpayer-funded resource that will become an invaluable part of your research toolkit.

• Distinguishing Facts from Opinions: Understand the difference between statements that require fact-checking and those that don't.

• Common Pitfalls: Be aware of the typical errors to look out for, especially when it comes to names and numbers.

• Evaluating Sources: Learn how to identify and discount biased or outdated sources of information.

• Avoiding Hoaxes and Rumors: Stay ahead of common Internet myths and misinformation that can harm your credibility.

• Legal Considerations: Understand the types of errors that could land you in legal trouble and how to steer clear of them.

• Responding to Mistakes: Know how to handle it gracefully if an error slips through despite your best efforts.

Course Features:

• 13 practical video lessons totaling over an hour and a half of instruction.
• Hands-on learning with three complete now-you-try-it exercises and one additional partial exercise, allowing you to apply fact-checking skills directly.
• Full written transcripts of all lessons for easy reference.
• Handouts to complement your learning and support your new fact-checking routine.

**Why Enroll in Fact Checking Made Easy?

Avoid embarrassment, build trust, and become the writer that readers praise for accuracy. This course is not only informative but also practical, offering lifetime access to the materials once you enroll.

Don't let preventable errors diminish your work. Sign up for Fact Checking Made Easy today and ensure the integrity of your writing tomorrow! 📚✨