Researchers Have 3 Tips to Help Journalists Debunk Misinformation

By: Craig Silverman | Poynter

Having the truth on your side is a necessary thing when trying to debunk misinformation. But it’s far from enough. The truth alone does not change minds, create belief. Convincing people of your argument, or correcting someone else’s lies, requires more than unearthing the truth and reciting the facts.