By john 
Sensational news catches attention and arouses emotion within seconds, but precisely there lies the danger. Critical readers ask key questions before believing and sharing such news. These seven questions are a basic toolkit that helps filter information quickly and accurately. With consistent practice, asking these questions becomes a mental reflex that protects against modern disinformation.
First, who is the original source and what is their reputation. Second, is there independent verification from other credible outlets. Third, when did the event take place and is the timing context still relevant. Fourth, is there a strong financial or political motive behind publication. Fifth, do the photos or videos used really come from the related event, not from elsewhere being misappropriated for new contexts.
The sixth question, does the writer transparently disclose their sources or hide them with vague phrases. The seventh, does the news fit a clear story arc that may indicate selective reporting rather than balanced. These seven questions don’t have to be asked formally every time, but become a mental filter that automatically runs in seconds. The end result, you become a smarter reader who’s harder to manipulate by viral content.
An infographic with these seven questions for printing is available at jasa seo as a free download.