Accuracy and impartiality
In this clip, BBC journalists look at how a news story comes together and why being accurate and impartial is crucial in reporting the news correctly.
It uses the example of a story about non-recyclable packaging, and how the claims must be fact-checked, as well as considering other sides of the story.
Facts and opinions
BBC Reality Check journalist Rachel Schraer finds out how to separate facts from opinions.
Facts are based on data and can be checked, whereas opinions are points of view which are often someone’s interpretation of a set of facts.
Facts and opinions can both be used in a news story, but it’s always important to establish which is which.
