Tips And Advice

1. Get news and information from original sources, and make sure to follow a variety of media platforms.
2. Don’t accept allegations from unreliable sources. Question the information they are promoting and verify their authenticity.
3. Get used to using various search tools on the Internet to find out the origin of suspicious images and videos, such as using filters for date, place, time, keywords, etc.
4. Ensure the authenticity of accounts on social media. Verify information attributed to public figures by checking statements and positions from official pages and accounts.
5. Be careful to follow the details of a story, because misinformation often depends on removing true but fragmented information from its context.
6. Inquire about the author’s identity for problematic posts on social media. Consider who the recipient is for this particular content and whether the author omits any important information related to the topic.
7. Examine the quality of the content whether it is text, image or video. If the quality is poor, such as containing spelling errors or providing information without mentioning sources, then you should doubt the authenticity.
8. Pay attention to how content is presented. If it appears unprofessional, further scrutinize the content.
9. Beware of believing shocking news with exaggerated elements. Fake news promoters often try to elicit an intense emotional response from the recipient.
10. Pay attention to the context of the news and whether it is in the midst of a media war. It may have been spread for propaganda purposes.
11. Ascertain the accuracy of news about major events and people, such as elections, sports tournaments, celebrities, politicians, and public figures.
12. Take your own political ideology and biases into account while judging news. You will tend to believe what is consistent with your convictions and view of the world and reject what contradicts your beliefs and opinions.
13. Develop critical thinking skills and activate them in the face of false news by applying counterarguments to viral news claims. Evaluate evidence rationally and adopt the scientific approach to assess fake news.
14. Read about the nature of fake news and its methods of promotion. Realize its impact on awareness and the future of culture and knowledge, as well as the damage that misinformation can cause.

Most of the time, headlines are intended to entice readers by any means, even deception. Therefore, always make sure to read the full story.

News passes through a cycle of repetition, so you should always pay attention to the publication date. Old news may lead to misinformation or might change in the context of more recently published news.

You should always try to examine the reliability of sources such as news agencies, research centers, experts, and others.

Sources may refer to unknown pages and news platforms, so you should check the "Contact Us" or "Who We Are" sections on these sites. These two sections contain important information that helps verify the identity of site owners and editorial policies.

Mainstream media and social media posts often cover breaking events. It is easy to modify evidence about these events to suit a specific purpose. Therefore, you should check the evidence presented to you in the news and question its validity by searching for news in more than one source.

Before sharing a story or claim, take a look at other sources talking about the topic. The first news publisher might be mistaken or might not have the full picture.

Following up on the news keeps you informed of fake news matters and the most prominent promoters of misinformation. It protects you from believing rumors and news that may harm you. Following MISBAR and other news-checking sites will help keep you informed.

When you recognize your involuntary prejudices and develop critical thinking skills, you reduce the possibility of being deceived by fake news. You must approach the news with a thoughtful eye to avoid believing and spreading misinformation.

Sometimes sharing shocking news might seem enticing since it can generate online interaction. However, try to think about the above steps before publishing anything that may contain false or misleading news.