Basic preparedness

Basic preparedness

Seven questions to ensure a story’s trustworthiness

With the proliferation of disinformation, it has become increasingly difficult to differentiate fact-based stories and “fake news.” In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) suggests seven questions to ask oneself to ensure a story’s trustworthiness. Disinformation has become a mounting challenge for any reader who wants to find fact-based and […]

Basic preparedness

The seven categories of online disinformation

Online disinformation is a mounting challenge for journalists seeking reliable sources for news and reference. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) outlines different types of commonly used online disinformation techniques. The fight against online disinformation and deliberate “fake news” is one of the major challenges for journalism in the […]