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a warning sign a sign that there is a problem that should be noticed or dealt with
a red flag
We all have to become ______ detectives.
digital
If journalists try to manipulate our emotions in order to ___ an idea, it's a major reflag: they try to make us forget about our logical and critical thinking skills.
communicate an idea
When people share something on social media without verifying it first, it helps to _____.
spread the misinformation
Sometimes we need to ____ deeper than the first tweet / article we see.
drill / dig deeper
It's incredibly difficult to ____ information published online, especially if it's anonymous.
verify information
Sometimes authors can ___ toward one point of view. Biased articles may not be giving you the fullstory.
lean toward one point of view
If you found out something via social media, check if other _____ news outlets are reporting on the same thing.
reputable news outlets
If an article cites ____ sources and presents all the information in full context, there is a good chance you can trust this article.
reliable / trustworthy sources
Before major political events, politicians have a _____ interest in hiding some information from people, for example, increasing unemployment rates.
a vested interest
Some journalists and PR specialists are paid to _______ the information to manipulate people.
twist the information