To verify if the post includes a trending hashtag. 

To determine if the site is affiliated with reputable institutions.  

To look for the number of likes or shares the post has received. 

To check whether other social media posts report the same story

To determine if the content is still relevant and accurate. 

To confirm if it was published by a well-known journalist. 

To ensure that the content is not outdated or taken out of context. 

To know how many people have already shared the information.

The post can provide details about the author's personal opinions on a topic. 

The number of comments can indicate how many people agree with the post. 

The credibility of the information can be assessed by checking the date and source of the post. 

Reliable online information should always come from social media influencers.

They might feel more confident in their ability to identify and avoid misinformation. 

They might feel frustrated by the process of checking information before sharing it.  

They might remain disinterested and continue to share information without checking its accuracy. 

They might become more careful before reposting information online.