You’re the fact checker now

You’re the fact checker now

4/26/2017

link

https://medium.com/stanford-alumni/youre-the-fact-checker-now-60103eaeaf3a

summary

This article discusses the importance of being a fact-checker in today's information age. It highlights the rise of misinformation and the role that social media platforms have played in spreading false information. The article emphasizes the need for individuals to independently verify the accuracy of the information they come across. It provides tips and strategies for fact-checking, such as evaluating the credibility of sources, cross-referencing information, and staying informed about current events. The author also emphasizes the responsibility that comes with sharing information and urges readers to prioritize accuracy and truthfulness in their own online interactions. Overall, the article serves as a call to action for individuals to take on the role of fact-checkers in order to combat the spread of misinformation.

tags

journalism ꞏ fact-checking ꞏ fake news ꞏ media literacy ꞏ critical thinking ꞏ information verification ꞏ news credibility ꞏ media ethics ꞏ media bias ꞏ online misinformation ꞏ disinformation ꞏ reliable sources ꞏ information accuracy ꞏ debunking ꞏ data analysis ꞏ information literacy ꞏ news consumption ꞏ information credibility ꞏ journalism ethics ꞏ misinformation detection ꞏ credibility assessment ꞏ information evaluation ꞏ media literacy education ꞏ news literacy ꞏ media manipulation ꞏ truth-seeking ꞏ media trust ꞏ information integrity ꞏ media accountability ꞏ fact-checking organizations ꞏ media literacy skills ꞏ information verification tools ꞏ digital misinformation ꞏ media literacy campaigns ꞏ media literacy curriculum ꞏ news credibility assessment ꞏ information reliability