H. Colleen Sinclair writes: “The problem of misinformation isn’t going away. Internet platforms like Facebook and Twitter have taken some steps to curb its spread and say they are working on doing more. But no method yet introduced has been completely successful at removing all misleading content from social media. The best defense, then, is self-defense. Here are seven strategies you can use to avoid being misled and to prevent yourself—and others—from spreading inaccuracies.”