An Introduction to Team Fact-Checkers

We fact-check YouTube videos right in the comments: we verify claims, correct mistakes, and always show our sources. Here's who we are, how we work, and what to expect from us. Want our attention? Tag @TeamFact-Checkers in a comment. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:29 What we do 0:52 Why it matters 1:14 What we check (and what we don't) 1:36 How claims go wrong 2:05 Quick test #1 2:23 How we choose what to check 2:46 Independence 2:59 Our process 3:27 What counts as a source 3:48 Real example: The Oxford Electric Bell 4:27 Real example: What counts as a word? 5:11 Quick test #2 5:29 Our verdict labels 6:00 Our Community posts 6:52 Who is behind each post 7:13 Quick test #3 7:31 How can you trust us? 7:49 Try this at home 8:17 Quick test #4 8:35 Quick questions 9:08 How to reach us 9:32 In short 9:48 Thanks for watching WHAT WE DO We comment on videos to verify claims and correct mistakes, with sources. We check science, health, tech, history, and statistics. We don't cover politics, religion, or opinions, because beliefs can't be fact-checked. No one tells us what to fact-check, or what not to. FOUND A MISTAKE IN OUR WORK? Email us privately: teamfactcheckers.objective@gmail.com Please keep all discussion respectful and don't harass any creator. NOTICE While thorough research has been conducted, Team Fact-Checkers does not claim absolute validity. New information may emerge, so our fact checks are subject to change. #FactChecking #MediaLiteracy #Misinformation