fact-check-workflow
Fact-check workflow
Fact-checking is systematic, not intuitive. This skill provides structure for claim verification, evidence documentation, and rating decisions.
When to use
- Pre-publication fact-checking of articles
- Dedicated fact-check stories (rating claims)
- Verifying source statements during reporting
- Building fact-checking protocols for a newsroom
- Training staff on verification standards
The fact-check process
1. Identify claim → 2. Research claim → 3. Gather evidence →
4. Contact sources → 5. Rate/verify → 6. Document → 7. Publish/correct
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