First Check > Stories
03
Aug

    Navigating truth and misinformation in the digital age – An excerpt from First Check’s Coffee Table Book

    • Tracey Nomatter Ruzengwe / 2 months
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    • 3 min read

    In today’s digital age, we are seeing the irreparable damage caused by social media. The speed at which (mis)information can reach multitudes is unbelievable! So, we need to be cautious of what we share on digital platforms (as well as in in-person communications). I have found the acronym S.H.A.R.E to be a helpful guide in deciding whether to share information which I encounter on social media. It stands for: check the Source; Headlines do not always tell the full story; Analyse the facts; images and videos could be Retouched; look out for Errors.

    16
    Oct

      First Check Diaries by Tracey Nomatter Ruzengwe

      • Tracey Nomatter Ruzengwe / 12 months
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      • 2 min read

      For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by science and the way it explains the functioning of the human body. During my high school days, I had a keen interest in biology, which helped me score A grades, both at ordinary and advanced levels. Later, this passion influenced my choice of […]