Is it true? Check the source
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What you will learn
By the end, you can check three clues on any post: who wrote it, when, and what evidence it shows.
Mila sends you a post: "CHOCOLATE RAIN fell on Sunnyhill Park!" There is a photo of brown puddles. Is it true? Be a detective. Every post leaves three clues: who, when and what proof.
Read the explanation
A source is where information comes from. Before you believe a post, look for three clues. Who wrote it: a real name you can look up, or a mystery account? When: is there a date? What evidence: a photo, link or quote you can check? A missing clue makes the post a maybe, not a fact.
- No name, no date, no proof: not a fact yet.
- Two trusted sources that agree beat one loud post.
- A funny account can still be wrong. Jokes spread too.