THE EVERYDAY EDITION
A few source checks can help you separate a reliable report from an old, misleading or unsupported claim.
TAP TO EXPLORE →A SMARTER EVERYDAY
01Open the full report. A headline or social caption can leave out context that changes the meaning of the story.
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02Look for an identifiable publisher, author and publication date. An accurate old report can still mislead when it is presented as something that happened today.
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03Find the original document, study, public record or direct statement behind the claim. Check whether it supports what the article actually says.
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04Search for coverage from other credible sources. Several sites repeating the same unsourced wording are not the same as independent confirmation.
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05A real image can be reused with the wrong location or date. Pause when a post seems designed to provoke instant fear or outrage, and check the visual context.
THE TAKEAWAY
06If the evidence is incomplete, do not turn uncertainty into certainty. You can wait, add clear context or choose not to share. Correct a post if you later learn it was wrong.