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The local newsroom: News editor

A fictional local newspaper checks a rumour about a library closure. You play the news editor and work through 9 short levels, about 14 minutes in all. Where you start: A widely shared message is a claim to check, not proof by itself. The work connects to careers such as editor and journalist. It is free, and your reflection stays private.

Your path

Separate a claim, a source and what is confirmed.

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A star marks a step you completed. Your answers and speed do not change it.

The local newsroom

  1. Easy startPublish what is supportedStart this level
  2. Guided exampleWatch the approach
  3. Try a taskA strong starting source
  4. Try a taskHeadline overreach
  5. Try a taskVerify before publication
  6. Try a taskA careful headline
  7. Bring it togetherDeadline and uncertainty
  8. Your reflectionPause and notice
  9. Look backWhat the work involved

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What does a news editor do in this activity?

A fictional local newspaper checks a rumour about a library closure.

Separate a claim, a source and what is confirmed.

Where you start: A widely shared message is a claim to check, not proof by itself.

A worked situation: A forwarded image says the library will close permanently.

  1. Check the original notice and responsible office.
  2. Separate temporary maintenance from permanent closure.

What are the levels?

  1. Publish what is supported, easy start, under a minute
  2. Watch the approach, guided example, 1 minute
  3. A strong starting source, try a task, 2 minutes
  4. Headline overreach, try a task, 2 minutes
  5. Verify before publication, try a task, 2 minutes
  6. A careful headline, try a task, 2 minutes
  7. Deadline and uncertainty, bring it together, 3 minutes
  8. Pause and notice, your reflection, 1 minute
  9. What the work involved, look back, under a minute

Which careers is this work part of?

  • Editor

    Help a piece of writing become clear, accurate and suitable for its readers.

  • Journalist

    Find public-interest information, verify it and explain what is known.

The other role in this workplace: Reporter

About this activity

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