Thinking as toxic: brief manual for fact-checking

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Paola Simbaña

Abstract

Misinformation is a hoax. How can we avoid being another victim? Journalists cannot alone against so much disinformation, every digital user must do their part. The key is to submit each post —before sharing it— to the meticulous gaze of someone looking to hunt down an infidel. In this reflective text, some strategies are divided to verify the originality and transparency of information that circulates on the internet and/or social networks. Here is a guide to be toxic in that search and stop the virality of misinformation.

Keywords:
Disinformation, verification, fact-checking, information, manipulation,

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How to Cite
Simbaña, P. (2022). Thinking as toxic: brief manual for fact-checking. #PerDebate, 6(1), 196–203. https://doi.org/10.18272/pd.v6i1.2819

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