Profession fact checker

Fact checkers make certain that all the information in texts that are ready for publishing is correct. They research the facts thoroughly and correct errors.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Scientific research methodology

    The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

  • Search engines

    The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.

Skills

  • Develop professional network

    Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.

  • Communicate by telephone

    Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.

  • Proofread text

    Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.

  • Consult information sources

    Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.

  • Read articles

    Read unpublished articles thoroughly to look for errors.

  • Perform background research on writing subject

    Run thorough background research on writing subject; desk-based research as well as site visits and interviews.

  • Search databases

    Search for information or people using databases.

  • Read manuscripts

    Read incomplete or complete manuscripts from new or experienced authors.

Optional knowledge and skills

writing techniques consult with editor press law interview people rewrite manuscripts interview techniques

Source: Sisyphus ODB