Tag: Social media fact checking tips

Guest commentary — Truth or Fiction? How Do I know?

There is a lot of information presented in traditional and social media.  How does somebody figure out what is reasonable or factual and if it is from a reliable source?

Think SHEEP before you share. What is the Source of the information and are other trustworthy sites reporting it also? Does this site have a History of being a reputable resource? What Evidence is presented? Check the cited sources. Are they appealing to my Emotions, such as anger and outrage or exuberant agreement? Are the Pictures bypassing my critical thinking?