Sources
Attribution Shows Where a Claim Came From, Not Whether It Is True
Attribution helps you trace a news claim to its source, separate named evidence from independent confirmation, and…
The reading room
All stories
Explore explanations of sourcing, framing, verification and newsroom practice. Each piece starts with a question and makes its limits clear.
Framing
Headline or Standfirst: Where the Missing Context Sits
Headline or standfirst: learn how to compare both with the article body and recover the qualifications that a…
Newsrooms
The Newsroom Before the Modern Byline
The newsroom before the modern byline took shape around print production and editorial authority. See how those…
Verification
The Screenshot That Looks Like a Complete Story
A cropped news screenshot can make a fragment look complete. Learn how to identify what the frame shows, what it…
Media
A Link Passed Along: Read the Route Before the Claim
Check a shared news link’s source and wording so you can tell whether its caption reflects the report, an update or…