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A free online resource for journalists, would-be journalists, educators and people interested in the media. It is a simple, clear, unbiased guide to the principles and practice of effective ethical journalism.

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The Journalism & Media Glossary, with more than 800 definitions, is probably the largest and most extensive reference of its kind freely available on the Internet. For other extras, you can also click the Resources tab above.

A new feature of The News Manual Online is Bonus Chapters, bringing journalism up to date with major current technologies and trends. You can find the first Bonus Chapter Fake news and Trust Chains here and also linked above on the right.

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BONUS CHAPTER Fake news & Trust Chains
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Fake news is one of the biggest threats to modern media. What does it mean for journalists and how can we fight it with Trust Chains? See this step-by-step guide.
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