FACT CHECKING – AS THE COMPETENCE OF THE MEDIA LITERACY OF A MODERN JOURNALIST

Abstract

The article talks about fact checking as the competence of media information literacy, which a modern journalist should possess. The specifics of fact- checking are analyzed, its place in the system of media and information literacy is determined. Indicates the methods of cash check used by journalists. We need to know that the main purpose of the work is the fact of checking is to educate the critical thinking of the audience against the background of the so-called era of half-truth, when logic, accuracy is not a priority. Emotions, fakes and manipulations begin to rule the information field. Populism, manipulation, unreliability – should be the main objects of this study. The article says how long ago we started the work of the fact of checking, although we all know well that European countries much earlier took up checking false information. The activity of the resource, aimed at countering inaccurate and fake information, manipulation of public opinion, falsification of data and biased resources, will allow our readers to receive only verified factual material from reliable open sources, and public persons will give an incentive to be more careful about their statements. This article also provides accurate recommendations for journalists who want to do validating information.