Media & Source Critique: Disinformation vs Political Spin Criteria

Summary: Criteria distinguish disinformation (verifiably false + intent indicators) from spin (selective emphasis) and framing (interpretive structure) [src:source-studies-indian-politics-2022].

Criteria Dimensions:

• Verifiability test (cross-source confirmation).
• Factual accuracy vs contextual omission.
• Repetition pattern and correction resistance (reported) [src:source-thehindu-digital-2020].

Mermaid Decision Flow:

Independent Verification Path:

1. Cross-check claim against official dataset if data-driven.
2. Identify presence of selective omission.

References: Listed in sources.