Annotation: Consider size and reputation of publisher, but also consider their incentivisation.
Don’t repeat claims you haven’t confirmed — Updated on 2022-11-30 — Group: #synesthesia-pvt
Tags: #factchecking
Annotation: You might not check every claim, but if you are going to repeat a claim, you should. Look for more than one supporting source, but check their source too, look for a variety.
Can you track the claim back to its origin? — Updated on 2022-11-30 — Group: #synesthesia-pvt
Tags: #factchecking
Annotation: Find the origin, check out the author, look at their motivations, see who else agrees.
Does the reference cite its sources? — Updated on 2022-11-30 — Group: #synesthesia-pvt
Tags: #factchecking
Annotation: If a reference cites sources then you can read those instead. However, beware primary sources which require more expertise and context to analyse correctly.
How to Evaluate Stuff You Learn on the Internet Rules of thumb for figuring out whether what you're learning from the internet is a useful truth or dangerous misinformation. — Updated on 2022-11-30 — Group: #synesthesia-pvt
Tags: #factchecking
Annotation: A rubric to help evaluate information without being an expert in everything