Trace the Information
Information online often gets used out of context. Sometimes the best move is to track down the original version of a story, quote or image.
Information online often gets used out of context. Sometimes the best move is to track down the original version of a story, quote or image.
Jane explains why it is easy to be misled by information online and the importance of tracing the content
Finding the original source of information can be as simple as clicking a link (and sometimes it’s a little trickier)
Information circling out of date is a common form of misinformation. Always check the publication date.
If we search the history of an image we find out where it has been used, and if it’s been manipulated or taken out of context.
Is the information that came to you an accurate representation of the story? Try finding your way back to the original source with the examples below