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A critical factor for journalists when handling and disseminating leaked material is the need to take account of the motives of the leaker.

Information disorder is everywhere according to journalist Claire Wardle. Here she sets out the categories that reporters need to be aware of and research.

How do you interview someone who has been trained to avoid your questions? You have to recognise the techniques, stay calm, and keep digging for facts.

Modern news sites act as converged content factories, delivering information across all user devices through a streamlined, multi-platform digital newsroom.

Daily news meetings should be inclusive and agenda-setting. Editors must foster a culture of original ideas and risk-taking to keep staff motivated and alert.

Fact-checking is a complex, evidence-based process which goes beyond simple verification, demanding critical thinking and contextual analysis.

Self-censorship in journalism is intentionally withholding or altering content out of fear of social, professional, or political backlash.

Reporting on climate change presents journalists with major hurdles, as it's a topical, controversial subject rooted in complex scientific research.

During elections politicians will often accuse media organisations and their journalists of bias. We look at the challenges of producing fair election coverage.

Journalists need to be trained in how to recognise and deal with algorithm bias in order to counter the speed and scale at which biased content spreads.

With the spread of fake news, journalists need to recognise and understand the different categories, types, elements, and phases of information disorder.

The following information disorder glossary is designed to help journalists understand the most common terms used.