Fact-Checking
The process of assessing the accuracy and context of factual claims.
Fact-checking is the transparent assessment of a specific, checkable factual claim. A useful check identifies exactly what was claimed, consults relevant evidence, explains its reasoning, and states a conclusion with appropriate uncertainty. It does not settle every value judgment or prediction.
Preserve the claim and its context, identify the original source, and look for primary documents, data, or direct statements. Check dates, definitions, denominators, and whether an image or quotation is being used in context. Compare independent evidence and show how it supports or limits the conclusion.
Explain source selection, disclose relevant conflicts, link to evidence, and distinguish what is known from what remains uncertain. A rating scale should have public definitions and be applied consistently. If evidence changes or an error is found, correct the published check visibly and promptly.
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