Quality control checklist

1. Is the content accurate?

• Have you checked the facts against trustworthy sources? (For COVID-19, the main source to check is the World Health Organization.)

• Can you explain the key points to a friend in your own words? (This will help you check whether you really understand the information you are submitting. If you're not sure what the facts mean, don't submit or share the resource.)

2. Is the vocabulary, grammar and spelling accurate?

• Are the words clear, correct, and commonly used by your language community?

• Are the sentences clear, correct, and easy to understand for your language community?

• Does the spelling (of any written text, including subtitles) follow the most widely accepted conventions?

3. Is the message clear?

• When you look at, or watch, or listen to the resource, is the key message easy to pick out?

• Are new concepts (e.g. social distancing, contact tracing) explained in simple ways?

4. Is the resource in line with Government advice?

• Does the resource contain an endorsement (e.g. Ministry logo, or statement of government approval)?

• If not, can you be sure that the information within the resource is in line with the advice given by the relevant government(s)? Many countries have dedicated webpages for COVID-19, which you can check.

• Are you familiar with any laws relating to the sharing of information about COVID-19 within your country? Protect yourself by checking that you comply with these. Check with the authorities if you are not sure.