Trace a news claim back to its source
Following a claim to the closest available evidence makes it easier to see what a report actually supports.
Read and try the exerciseNews literacy, source evaluation, and careful sharing
Practical ways to check a report, trace a claim to its source, and separate confirmed details from uncertainty.
Read a practical exampleFollowing a claim to the closest available evidence makes it easier to see what a report actually supports.
Read and try the exerciseA genuine article or image can still mislead when it is presented with a new date or a different event.
Read and try the exerciseIndependent reporting and transparent evidence matter more than the number of pages repeating a claim.
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