Researcher (former)
Full Fact’s Researcher Dr. Dora-Olivia Vicol looks at health misinformation, and how fact checkers and the general public can stand up to crises, conspiracies, and inaccurate everyday health advice. Read
Since 16th March, our readers have sent in over 2,400 questions about the new coronavirus. We pulled together the recurring themes to try to find out what the public cares about. Read
We trace the history of media and information literacy, and showcase the range of interventions fact checkers can use to build a culture for accuracy. Read
In part two of our fighting bad information research series, we look at why and when we’re more likely to believe in something which isn’t true Read
What makes you notice a fact check when reading the news online? We look into why good communication matters—and what fact checkers can do about it. Read
Full Fact’s Research Team and partners at Africa Check and Chequeado, draw on the latest academic evidence to explain what shapes belief in misinformation, and how to fight it. Read
Our new briefing draws together peer-reviewed academic research to find what makes a fact check well communicated and understood. Read
