Who are fact checkers?

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In the early 2000s, fact-checking in journalism became a separate area. On its basis, independent editorial boards appeared, which consist of fact-checkers. Their main mission is to get to the truth, dispel myths and convey the truth. The authors' articles begin like this: "Is it true...", "Can we believe...", "We checked...".

Fact-checkers are specialists who conduct in-depth verification of information published in the media, scientific papers, political statements, and even social networks. They know trigger points and questionable topics. Their job is to ensure the accuracy of information to prevent the spread of errors and fakes.

The specialists work in news agencies, independent organizations or analytical companies. Any content falls under their thorough analysis :

Political: statements by politicians, election belgium whatsapp phone number promises, government reports.
Economic: indicators, forecasts, statistics.
Scientific: research, discoveries, medical recommendations.
Social: Statements about public issues, including education, health, and social policy.
Media: publications in newspapers, magazines, online publications, on TV.
In social networks: information distributed through the VK and OK platforms, which are prohibited in the Russian Federation.
Video content: posts on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, where the spread of disinformation can be visual and auditory.
Even an ordinary person who has critical thinking, patience and a thirst for truth can recognize inaccuracies and distortions of facts.



Basic principles of fact-checking
Compliance with the principles of fact-checking minimizes the risks of spreading false information and guarantees the audience that the information being broadcast is transparent and honest. Whether you are a professional fact-checker or not, you will need the listed criteria to conduct a competent check.

Objectivity . Personal preferences or emotions should not be mixed into the assessment. Even if you don't like the truth, you will have to accept it without smoothing it over. Even if unconfirmed information coincides with your opinion, you should get rid of it.

Use of reliable sources . Reliable sources include open official sources: government portals, authoritative media, laws or regulatory documents, as well as scientific research, statistics and statements made by expert persons.