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
Some journalists and PR specialists are paid to _______ the information to manipulate people.
twist the information
Sometimes we need to ____ deeper than the first tweet / article we see.
drill / dig deeper
We all have to become ______ detectives.
digital
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
Sometimes authors can ___ toward one point of view. Biased articles may not be giving you the fullstory.
lean toward one point of view
a warning sign a sign that there is a problem that should be noticed or dealt with
a red flag
If you found out something via social media, check if other _____ news outlets are reporting on the same thing.
reputable news outlets
Before major political events, politicians have a _____ interest in hiding some information from people, for example, increasing unemployment rates.
a vested interest
It's incredibly difficult to ____ information published online, especially if it's anonymous.
verify information
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