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Critical Thinking Methods and Tools for Distinguishing Facts from Fakes and DisinformationThis publication offers practical tools for recognizing disinformation and methods for practicing critical thinking. It provides guidance on identifying disinformation online and defending against it, while also enhancing skills in critically understanding content.The publication features insights from fact checkers and digital trolls.It is divided into four parts. The first part outlines six basic rules for verifying information to avoid falling into the trap of false content. The second part includes exercises to develop vigilance and critical thinking habits. The third part provides step-by-step instructions for spotting fake images and videos. The final part is a collection of websites, tools, and applications that assist in this work.

Insights from research and journalism are the basis for an advocacy initiative that brings together relevant stakeholders (government institutions, media associations, individual media, civil society organisations, the scientific-educational community and the private sector) to counter the toxic effects of misinformation by creating an efficient model with the inclusion of all stakeholders. Empirical research data enables advocacy initiatives to encourage appropriate public policy change and concrete actions to reduce the harmful effects of hostile foreign influences. "Excerpt from Research: The effect of misinformation and foreign influences on democratic processes in North Macedonia."