fact checker

Description

Fact checkers make certain that all the information in texts that are ready for publishing is correct. They research the facts thoroughly and correct errors.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

search engines scientific research methodology media and information literacy press law writing techniques interview techniques

Practical Skills

read manuscripts search databases consult information sources perform background research on writing subject review unpublished articles communicate by telephone develop professional network proofread text consult with editor interview people use word processing software rewrite manuscripts