Investigate. Verify. Protect.

Module 2 - Verify

Apply structured verification methods to assess digital evidence and sources before drawing defensible conclusions.

Contents

Overview
Objective
Safety Consideration
Verification answers a single question: Is this claim supported by reliable evidence?

In conflict environments, images, videos, and statements often circulate detached from their original context. Material may be recycled, misattributed, selectively edited, or presented without essential details.

This module focuses on establishing factual accuracy. It supports journalists and civil society actors in testing claims, authenticating content, evaluating source credibility, and documenting verification steps clearly.

Verification is not about interpretation, patterns, or coordination. It is about determining what can be confirmed, what remains unverified, and what must be rejected.

The emphasis is on disciplined method, transparent documentation, and defensible conclusions.
To strengthen the ability to test claims and authenticate digital evidence using structured, repeatable verification methods.

By the End of This Module, You Will Be Able To:

  • Define precise verification questions
  • Distinguish between a claim and the evidence supporting it
  • Authenticate images and video content
  • Identify recycled, altered, or misattributed material
  • Evaluate source credibility based on observable indicators
  • Document verification steps transparently
  • Clearly state what is confirmed, unconfirmed, or false
Verification may involve contacting sources or accessing sensitive material. Protect your identity where necessary and avoid actions that could expose vulnerable individuals.