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Course Description

This course introduces students to the basics of fact-checking. Students will learn how to verify data, names, places, statistics, etc. in order to ensure the accuracy of manuscripts and the veracity of claims made by authors. In an age when so many writers rely on secondary or tertiary sources, unverified websites, and artificial intelligence to help create manuscripts, how can editors ensure that texts are accurate? Many editors—from copy editors to developmental editors—provide limited fact-checking services while editing. This typically takes the form of verifying names, dates, and places. But what about verifying facts related to history or current events? To data and statistics? To scientific or medical findings? In Fact-Checking for Editors, students will learn why fact-checking is more important than ever, which editorial points should be verified, and how to properly ensure accuracy in a manuscript.

Standalone Editing courses run throughout the year. Enrollment opens once course dates have been set.

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Section Title
Fact-Checking for Editors
Type
Online, self-paced
Dates
Apr 13, 2026 to May 21, 2026
Type
Online, fixed date
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Apr 16, 2026 to May 21, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
9.0
Location
  • Online
Course Fee(s)
Tuition fees non-credit $1,500.00

Section Notes

Synchronous sessions are scheduled on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:30pm, CST.

Specific Dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, and 21.

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