Fact Checker Legal, Social & Cultural Professionals
SaveWhat Does a Fact Checker Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
Search Engines
The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.
Sign up to trackReady to go deeper? Pick up to 3 skills to focus on from the list below.
These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Fact Checker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialSearch Engines knowledge
The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.
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EssentialScientific Research Methodology knowledge
The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.
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EssentialCommunicate By Telephone skill
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
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EssentialConsult Information Sources skill
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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EssentialProofread Text skill
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
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EssentialSearch Databases skill
Search for information or people using databases.
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EssentialPerform Background Research On Writing Subject skill
Run thorough background research on writing subject; desk-based research as well as site visits and interviews.
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EssentialRead Articles skill
Read unpublished articles thoroughly to look for errors.
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EssentialRead Manuscripts skill
Read incomplete or complete manuscripts from new or experienced authors.
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Optional Skills (5 of 6 displayed)
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OptionalInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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OptionalPress Law knowledge
The laws concerning the licensing of books and the freedom of expression in all products of the media.
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OptionalWriting Techniques knowledge
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
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OptionalConsult With Editor skill
Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.
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OptionalInterview People skill
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
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OptionalRewrite Manuscripts skill
Rewrite unpublished manuscripts to correct errors and to make them more appealing to the target audience.
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