Social Media Evaluator (Gig-Worker); Urdu
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Overview
Join the Appen team as an Independent Contractor for Project Uolo-P, focusing on detecting lies on social media. This project aims to engage individuals in researching and identifying fake information online, particularly recent content that could have significant consequences if believed.
Main Duties
Check the Facts: Compare social media posts with reliable information to assess their truthfulness.
Keep Up with What's Happening: Utilize trending maps to guide searches for relevant content.
Watch for Repeat Liars: Identify and track individuals or entities frequently sharing misinformation.
Try Different Ways: Explore various sources and methods to verify information.
Criteria for Worthy Posts:
Must originate from social media and be recent (within the last 7 or 14 days).
Should concern serious misinformation, not trivial errors or opinions.
Must not be simply a joke or dispute between entities.
Verification Requirements:
Ensure posts have no made-up info, missing details, or fake images.
Verify that content is from the relevant timeframe and has adequate engagement (15 shares/comments or 100 views for videos).
Provide the link to the post and a fact-checking source as proof.
Summarize the content of the post and the verification method used.
Finding Content to Verify:
Use Google for trending topics.
Review news headlines on Google.
Conduct diverse searches for popular subjects.
Monitor social media pages that frequently share misinformation, especially on current hot topics.
Requirements
Must be currently located in Pakistan.
Fluency in Urdu and proficiency in English.
Valid social media profile required.
Educational degree is necessary.
