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Category: Misinformation 101

  • When you spot misinformation online, REPORT IT!

    When you spot misinformation online, REPORT IT! ️

    On Instagram you can report a post or comment as False Information! Tap the three dots on the top right, then tap Report > It’s Inappropriate> False Information > Submit Report. For a comment, swipe to the left > tap the exclamation mark in the speech bubble > tap “Report this comment.” Then follow the same steps as above.

    Share and put #ScienceUpFirst!

    You can get a guide from the @WHO on how to report posts anywhere on the internet by checking out our @ScienceUpFirst profiles on Facebook and Twitter.

  • Pause & think before you share!

    4 quick ways to put #ScienceUpFirst and break the chains of misinformation!

    1. Pause and think before you share.
    2. If you see a misleading post on social media, report it as false information.
    3. It’s important to de-bunk, but try not to re-share the original post and give it more views when doing so (screenshots are great!).
    4. Make sure you share good science to help it go viral!

  • 5 tips for debunking misinformation

    If you see someone sharing misinformation, here are some handy tips to debunk it!