Credibility Check: Social Media Claim

Apply the three-question credibility framework to a viral social media post or claim.

Social media amplifies both truth and misinformation. Use this framework to evaluate claims systematically before sharing or believing them.

Guidelines:

  • Be specific about the platform, account, and exact claim.
  • Include timestamps, follower counts, verification badges—concrete details matter.
  • Note any viral mechanics: emotion, outrage, shareability.
  • Synthesis should include your action: ignore, verify further, share, or debunk.

Time Limit

4:00