You’ve likely fallen prey to poorly researched online news somewhere across your browsing. Whether it was a paid for service, free subscription service, or a shared link, it is important that you get credible information.
However, with so many sources of online news information, it’s easy to fall for exaggerated claims with a poorly researched background. This is plain wrong really! Therefore understanding how to properly wade through the muck and land the best news is really important. Here are some tips that could be of help.
Know who is behind the information
Some news sites make it really difficult to know who is in charge. However, if you can determine who is in charge you could easily follow the credibility of the information that you are consuming. There are a number of household names that you can go with and which are known for providing credible news information. Check the page for potential affiliations or an “about us” section. Remember this isn’t just about the writer but also the person who is paying for their services.
Check the author’s qualifications
Again if you aren’t sure whether to trust a new website or not you should look for the author’s or editor’s qualifications. Ask yourself the following questions.
Again if you aren’t sure whether to trust a new website or not you should look for the author’s or editor’s qualifications. Ask yourself the following questions.
•Is the person interpreting the news qualified?
•Is the writer compiling the news professionally trained?
•Is the content reviewed by experienced or qualified personnel?
It is very necessary that you work with the most relevant expertise. Without proper expertise, the news that you are consuming will have very high chances of being substandard or simply stale.
Personal stories are not clear evidence
It has become a habit of very many popular blogs to make claims such as this solution will work for you because it worked for “me.” These are simple clichés that actually hold no water. It is important that the news information that you consume be backed up by a properly evaluated supporting or conflicting evidence elsewhere.
Check the freshness and how current
Ask yourself; how old is the information you’re reading? Whether a blog post, new post, or a static web page it is important to check for a date. This is especially very important if the source that you are working with is an innovation-based reporter. Technology, innovations, studies, and trials should offer new and groundbreaking solutions that should be consumed while fresh.
Look for very objective coverage too
If the source you’re reading is selling you something/ anything/ new idea, even if it’s a simple opinion be very careful. Look through the follow-up discussions for any risks mentioned, side effects, any drawbacks and even any conflicting evidences. Usually, an objective and trustworthy source include the entire picture even if the aspects are less flattering.
There are so many relevant websites with credible information if you look closely. Options such as News Break have been used far and wide. Such well marked sources that enjoy great reviews, timely tests, and fresh ideas are the most credible options to go with.
Journalists have a responsibility to look further than just what appears on a press release. They have the option to dig deeper and remain extremely credible. It is important that you choose the most ideal and well-researched piece.
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