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  2. www.iflscience.com www.iflscience.com
    http://www.iflscience.com/environment/heavy-monsoon-causing-extreme-flooding-in-south-asia-has-killed-1200-people-so-far/
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    1. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In addition to this, it is thought that some 440,000 hectares (1,000,000 acres) of agricultural land has been washed away, and as the flood arrived at the beginning of the planting season, it will severely limit many peoples' access to food over the coming weeks and months.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:Facts about the effects of the monsoon are given, as well as predictions of long term consequences of those effects.

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      In addition to this, it is thought that some 440,000 hectares (1,000,000 acres) of agricultural land has been washed away, and as the flood arrived at the beginning of the planting season, it will severely limit many peoples' access to food over the coming weeks and months.

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    2. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      But more than just in the short term, the extreme flooding could have ripples further down the line. So far 18,000 schools have had to be shut [HYPERLINK: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/31/south-asia-floods-fears-death-toll-rise-india-pakistan-mumbai-building-collapses], meaning that 1.8 million children are no longer getting an education.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:Facts about the effects of the monsoon are given, as well as predictions of long term consequences of those effects.

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      But more than just in the short term, the extreme flooding could have ripples further down the line. So far 18,000 schools have had to be shut [HYPERLINK: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/31/south-asia-floods-fears-death-toll-rise-india-pakistan-mumbai-building-collapses], meaning that 1.8 million children are no longer getting an education.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    3. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      But more than just in the short term, the extreme flooding could have ripples further down the line. So far 18,000 schools have had to be shut [HYPERLINK: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/31/south-asia-floods-fears-death-toll-rise-india-pakistan-mumbai-building-collapses], meaning that 1.8 million children are no longer getting an education.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

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      But more than just in the short term, the extreme flooding could have ripples further down the line. So far 18,000 schools have had to be shut [HYPERLINK: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/31/south-asia-floods-fears-death-toll-rise-india-pakistan-mumbai-building-collapses], meaning that 1.8 million children are no longer getting an education.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    4. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In addition to this, it is thought that some 440,000 hectares (1,000,000 acres) of agricultural land has been washed away, and as the flood arrived at the beginning of the planting season, it will severely limit many peoples' access to food over the coming weeks and months.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      In addition to this, it is thought that some 440,000 hectares (1,000,000 acres) of agricultural land has been washed away, and as the flood arrived at the beginning of the planting season, it will severely limit many peoples' access to food over the coming weeks and months.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    5. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      This has not only led to the obviously rising waters, but also fatal landslides in Nepal, destruction of entire villages in Bangladesh, and buildings collapsing in India.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

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      This has not only led to the obviously rising waters, but also fatal landslides in Nepal, destruction of entire villages in Bangladesh, and buildings collapsing in India.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    9. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      “Even though flood waters are receding in some parts, it provides little respite,” said [HYPERLINK: https://blogs.savethechildren.org.uk/2017/08/millions-across-south-asia-hit-by-worst-floods-in-a-decade/] Thomas Chandy, the CEO of Save the Children, who are working in the region. “The mammoth recovery operation is only just beginning. The challenge now is to prevent potential outbreaks of disease like cholera or diarrhea.”

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Experts are cited

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      “Even though flood waters are receding in some parts, it provides little respite,” said [HYPERLINK: https://blogs.savethechildren.org.uk/2017/08/millions-across-south-asia-hit-by-worst-floods-in-a-decade/] Thomas Chandy, the CEO of Save the Children, who are working in the region. “The mammoth recovery operation is only just beginning. The challenge now is to prevent potential outbreaks of disease like cholera or diarrhea.”

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  3. www.naturalnews.com www.naturalnews.com
    https://www.naturalnews.com/2017-10-02-five-things-that-just-dont-add-up-about-the-las-vegas-mass-shooting.html
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    3. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      If this shooting was carried out by multiple shooters, it would obviously indicate planning and coordination among a group of people who sought to carry out the shooting for a political purpose of some kind.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

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      If this shooting was carried out by multiple shooters, it would obviously indicate planning and coordination among a group of people who sought to carry out the shooting for a political purpose of some kind.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    4. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      One woman, who was at the Route 91 music event, claimed an unidentified woman had told other concert-goers they were “all going to die” after pushing her way to the front of the venue.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

      Highlight:

      One woman, who was at the Route 91 music event, claimed an unidentified woman had told other concert-goers they were “all going to die” after pushing her way to the front of the venue.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    5. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      It’s clear that neither of these two people were the shooter, as the shooter is a much taller Caucasian man. Thus, this is not a “lone gunman” massacre. There was coordination.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

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      It’s clear that neither of these two people were the shooter, as the shooter is a much taller Caucasian man. Thus, this is not a “lone gunman” massacre. There was coordination.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    6. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The multitude of videos that captured the event clearly indicate that at least one shooter was running a full auto weapons system. Such weapons are almost impossible for “civilians” to acquire.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

      Highlight:

      The multitude of videos that captured the event clearly indicate that at least one shooter was running a full auto weapons system. Such weapons are almost impossible for “civilians” to acquire.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    7. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Numerous reports from witnesses who were on the scene reveal that nearly all the exits were blocked.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

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      Numerous reports from witnesses who were on the scene reveal that nearly all the exits were blocked.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    8. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      According to news reports, the shooter — identified as Stephen Paddock — had as many as 10 firearms in his room, including several rifles. If he was the only shooter, what’s the point of having so many rifles?

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

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      According to news reports, the shooter — identified as Stephen Paddock — had as many as 10 firearms in his room, including several rifles. If he was the only shooter, what’s the point of having so many rifles?

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    9. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      I find the idea that a lone, elderly man would carry so many rifles to a hotel room for no practical reason to be highly suspicious. It makes no sense at all.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:It uses witness statements and observations from videos. It then uses logic and practicality to question the idea that there was a lone shooter.

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      I find the idea that a lone, elderly man would carry so many rifles to a hotel room for no practical reason to be highly suspicious. It makes no sense at all.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    10. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      I find the idea that a lone, elderly man would carry so many rifles to a hotel room for no practical reason to be highly suspicious. It makes no sense at all.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

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      I find the idea that a lone, elderly man would carry so many rifles to a hotel room for no practical reason to be highly suspicious. It makes no sense at all.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    11. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      According to news reports, the shooter — identified as Stephen Paddock — had as many as 10 firearms in his room, including several rifles. If he was the only shooter, what’s the point of having so many rifles?

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      According to news reports, the shooter — identified as Stephen Paddock — had as many as 10 firearms in his room, including several rifles. If he was the only shooter, what’s the point of having so many rifles?

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    13. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The multitude of videos that captured the event clearly indicate that at least one shooter was running a full auto weapons system. Such weapons are almost impossible for “civilians” to acquire.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      The multitude of videos that captured the event clearly indicate that at least one shooter was running a full auto weapons system. Such weapons are almost impossible for “civilians” to acquire.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    14. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      It’s clear that neither of these two people were the shooter, as the shooter is a much taller Caucasian man. Thus, this is not a “lone gunman” massacre. There was coordination.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      It’s clear that neither of these two people were the shooter, as the shooter is a much taller Caucasian man. Thus, this is not a “lone gunman” massacre. There was coordination.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    15. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      One woman, who was at the Route 91 music event, claimed an unidentified woman had told other concert-goers they were “all going to die” after pushing her way to the front of the venue.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      One woman, who was at the Route 91 music event, claimed an unidentified woman had told other concert-goers they were “all going to die” after pushing her way to the front of the venue.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    16. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      If this shooting was carried out by multiple shooters, it would obviously indicate planning and coordination among a group of people who sought to carry out the shooting for a political purpose of some kind.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      If this shooting was carried out by multiple shooters, it would obviously indicate planning and coordination among a group of people who sought to carry out the shooting for a political purpose of some kind.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    27. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Although some pre-1986 full auto weapons are available for sale, they require extensive ATF documentation, background checks and extremely long wait periods approaching one year. Plus, they tend to cost $25,000 or more, and they’re extremely rare.

      CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Acknowledge Uncertainty

      Question:Do they acknowledge uncertainty or the possibility that things might be otherwise? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).

      Answer:Sort of

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      Although some pre-1986 full auto weapons are available for sale, they require extensive ATF documentation, background checks and extremely long wait periods approaching one year. Plus, they tend to cost $25,000 or more, and they’re extremely rare.

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  4. leftaction.com leftaction.com
    http://leftaction.com/repeal-your-own-first
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    6. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Send the Republicans a message. Tell them "Repeal your own government-subsidized health care first,

      CredCo Indicator:Tone - Emotionally Charged

      Question:Does the article have an emotionally charged tone? (i.e, outrage, snark, celebration, horror, etc.). If so, highlight the relevant section(s).

      Answer:Yes

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      Send the Republicans a message. Tell them "Repeal your own government-subsidized health care first,

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    7. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      So they want to take away health care from millions, but still keep their own sweetheart deal? No way.

      CredCo Indicator:Tone - Emotionally Charged

      Question:Does the article have an emotionally charged tone? (i.e, outrage, snark, celebration, horror, etc.). If so, highlight the relevant section(s).

      Answer:Yes

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      So they want to take away health care from millions, but still keep their own sweetheart deal? No way.

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  5. www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/may/19/arctic-stronghold-of-worlds-seeds-flooded-after-permafrost-melts
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  6. www.nytimes.com www.nytimes.com
    https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/23/well/move/the-best-exercise-for-aging-muscles.html
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    2. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. After baseline measures were established for their aerobic fitness, their blood-sugar levels and the gene activity and mitochondrial health in their muscle cells, the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)

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      So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. After baseline measures were established for their aerobic fitness, their blood-sugar levels and the gene activity and mitochondrial health in their muscle cells, the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    12. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Many of these affected genes, especially in the cells of the interval trainers, are believed to influence the ability of mitochondria to produce energy for muscle cells;

      CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Acknowledge Uncertainty

      Question:Do they acknowledge uncertainty or the possibility that things might be otherwise? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).

      Answer:Sort of

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      Many of these affected genes, especially in the cells of the interval trainers, are believed to influence the ability of mitochondria to produce energy for muscle cells;

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    15. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. After baseline measures were established for their aerobic fitness, their blood-sugar levels and the gene activity and mitochondrial health in their muscle cells, the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen.

      CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies

      Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:

      Answer:Scientific Study 1

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      So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. After baseline measures were established for their aerobic fitness, their blood-sugar levels and the gene activity and mitochondrial health in their muscle cells, the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    19. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. After baseline measures were established for their aerobic fitness, their blood-sugar levels and the gene activity and mitochondrial health in their muscle cells, the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen.

      CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article

      Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?

      Answer:Yes

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      So researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. After baseline measures were established for their aerobic fitness, their blood-sugar levels and the gene activity and mitochondrial health in their muscle cells, the volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen.

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  7. dailyhealthpost.com dailyhealthpost.com
    https://dailyhealthpost.com/preventing-alzheimers/
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    3. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In one study, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recruited almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to 89, some of whom had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Half of these participants carried the carried the e4 gene, which substantially increased their risk of developing the disease (9).

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)

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      In one study, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recruited almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to 89, some of whom had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Half of these participants carried the carried the e4 gene, which substantially increased their risk of developing the disease (9).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    4. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The e4-positive group who did not exercise underwent significant atrophy of their hippocampus in as little as 18 months. In fact, the cerebral structure had shrunk by 3% on average. The e4 group that exercised experienced no change in their hippocampus and neither did the e4-negative groups.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)

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      The e4-positive group who did not exercise underwent significant atrophy of their hippocampus in as little as 18 months. In fact, the cerebral structure had shrunk by 3% on average. The e4 group that exercised experienced no change in their hippocampus and neither did the e4-negative groups.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    6. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In fact, a Canadian study found that being bilingual supports cognitive function and even delays the onset of dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease by 4 years on average.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)

      Highlight:

      In fact, a Canadian study found that being bilingual supports cognitive function and even delays the onset of dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease by 4 years on average.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    9. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Also, raised homocysteine levels actually initiate cognitive impairment and poor brain performance, increase your risk of dementia, and boost brain shrinkage (10).

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Correlation

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      Also, raised homocysteine levels actually initiate cognitive impairment and poor brain performance, increase your risk of dementia, and boost brain shrinkage (10).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    11. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      “…those who were severely deficient in vitamin D were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s and dementia than those who had adequate levels,” writes Alzheimer’s.net on the study (12).

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Correlation

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      “…those who were severely deficient in vitamin D were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s and dementia than those who had adequate levels,” writes Alzheimer’s.net on the study (12).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    12. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Some head injuries can actually increase your risk of developing dementia later in life, especially if it causes 30 minutes to 24 hours of unconsciousness after initial injury (14).

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Correlation

      Highlight:

      Some head injuries can actually increase your risk of developing dementia later in life, especially if it causes 30 minutes to 24 hours of unconsciousness after initial injury (14).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    14. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      “Feeling lonely rather than being alone is associated with an increased risk of clinical dementia in later life and can be considered a major risk factor that, independently of vascular disease, depression, and other confounding factors,”

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Correlation

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      “Feeling lonely rather than being alone is associated with an increased risk of clinical dementia in later life and can be considered a major risk factor that, independently of vascular disease, depression, and other confounding factors,”

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    15. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      “Feeling lonely rather than being alone is associated with an increased risk of clinical dementia in later life and can be considered a major risk factor that, independently of vascular disease, depression, and other confounding factors,”

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

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      “Feeling lonely rather than being alone is associated with an increased risk of clinical dementia in later life and can be considered a major risk factor that, independently of vascular disease, depression, and other confounding factors,”

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    16. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Alcohol-related brain damage, caused by years of alcohol abuse can contribute towards Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and alcoholic dementia,

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

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      Alcohol-related brain damage, caused by years of alcohol abuse can contribute towards Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome and alcoholic dementia,

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    17. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Some head injuries can actually increase your risk of developing dementia later in life, especially if it causes 30 minutes to 24 hours of unconsciousness after initial injury (14).

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

      Highlight:

      Some head injuries can actually increase your risk of developing dementia later in life, especially if it causes 30 minutes to 24 hours of unconsciousness after initial injury (14).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    18. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In fact, a Canadian study found that being bilingual supports cognitive function and even delays the onset of dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease by 4 years on average.

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

      Highlight:

      In fact, a Canadian study found that being bilingual supports cognitive function and even delays the onset of dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease by 4 years on average.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    19. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In fact, in a 6-year study examining 1,600 seniors, found that vitamin D deficiency was linked to Alzheimer’s Disease.

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

      Highlight:

      In fact, in a 6-year study examining 1,600 seniors, found that vitamin D deficiency was linked to Alzheimer’s Disease.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    20. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Also, raised homocysteine levels actually initiate cognitive impairment and poor brain performance, increase your risk of dementia, and boost brain shrinkage (10).

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

      Highlight:

      Also, raised homocysteine levels actually initiate cognitive impairment and poor brain performance, increase your risk of dementia, and boost brain shrinkage (10).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    21. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The e4-positive group who did not exercise underwent significant atrophy of their hippocampus in as little as 18 months. In fact, the cerebral structure had shrunk by 3% on average. The e4 group that exercised experienced no change in their hippocampus and neither did the e4-negative groups.

      CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims

      Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.

      Answer:General Causal Claim

      Highlight:

      The e4-positive group who did not exercise underwent significant atrophy of their hippocampus in as little as 18 months. In fact, the cerebral structure had shrunk by 3% on average. The e4 group that exercised experienced no change in their hippocampus and neither did the e4-negative groups.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    32. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Researchers at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina examined 548 veterans with a head injury and 1228 without head injury to yield these results (15).

      CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies

      Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:

      Answer:Scientific Study 4

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      Researchers at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina examined 548 veterans with a head injury and 1228 without head injury to yield these results (15).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    33. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In fact, a Canadian study found that being bilingual supports cognitive function and even delays the onset of dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease by 4 years on average. For other varieties of dementia, the onset was delayed by 3 years on average.

      CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies

      Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:

      Answer:Scientific Study 3

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      In fact, a Canadian study found that being bilingual supports cognitive function and even delays the onset of dementia in patients with probable Alzheimer’s Disease by 4 years on average. For other varieties of dementia, the onset was delayed by 3 years on average.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    35. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In one study, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recruited almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to 89, some of whom had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Half of these participants carried the carried the e4 gene, which substantially increased their risk of developing the disease (9).

      CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies

      Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:

      Answer:Scientific Study 1

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      In one study, researchers at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio recruited almost 100 older men and women, aged 65 to 89, some of whom had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. Half of these participants carried the carried the e4 gene, which substantially increased their risk of developing the disease (9).

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
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  8. www.nationspressph.com www.nationspressph.com
    http://www.nationspressph.com/2017/02/pls-share-do-not-eat-this-fish-it-is.html
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    2. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The Basa fish ( Pangasius Fillets) is cultivated near the Mekong River in Vietnam, one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The fish is cultivated in sewage pools which contain high levels of toxins and bacteria that end up in the meat.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:They present facts regarding the Basa fish and its cultivation strategies.

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      The Basa fish ( Pangasius Fillets) is cultivated near the Mekong River in Vietnam, one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The fish is cultivated in sewage pools which contain high levels of toxins and bacteria that end up in the meat.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    3. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In nature, the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Basa fish sold in our markets is injected with antibiotics and hormones that are supposed to make the fish bigger.

      Question:What kind of evidence do they give?

      Answer:They present facts regarding the Basa fish and its cultivation strategies.

      Highlight:

      In nature, the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Basa fish sold in our markets is injected with antibiotics and hormones that are supposed to make the fish bigger.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    6. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In nature, the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Basa fish sold in our markets is injected with antibiotics and hormones that are supposed to make the fish bigger.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      In nature, the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Basa fish sold in our markets is injected with antibiotics and hormones that are supposed to make the fish bigger.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    7. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The Basa fish ( Pangasius Fillets) is cultivated near the Mekong River in Vietnam, one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The fish is cultivated in sewage pools which contain high levels of toxins and bacteria that end up in the meat.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:Other kind of evidence

      Highlight:

      The Basa fish ( Pangasius Fillets) is cultivated near the Mekong River in Vietnam, one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The fish is cultivated in sewage pools which contain high levels of toxins and bacteria that end up in the meat.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    8. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The meat was found to contain hormones that accelerate the growth and reproduction of the fish, and is then sold in partnership with big companies that have no regard for human health.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)

      Highlight:

      The meat was found to contain hormones that accelerate the growth and reproduction of the fish, and is then sold in partnership with big companies that have no regard for human health.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    9. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Besides this, the meat has been found to contains heavy metals, chlorate, isomers, hexachlorobenzene and other harmful compounds.

      Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.

      Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)

      Highlight:

      Besides this, the meat has been found to contains heavy metals, chlorate, isomers, hexachlorobenzene and other harmful compounds.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    11. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Be a keen observer and be very careful of what you buy in a super market, some items will just put your life and your families life to danger.Newly

      CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims

      Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).

      Answer:Sort of

      Highlight:

      Be a keen observer and be very careful of what you buy in a super market, some items will just put your life and your families life to danger.Newly

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    12. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      Be a keen observer and be very careful of what you buy in a super market, some items will just put your life and your families life to danger.Newly

      CredCo Indicator:Tone - Emotionally Charged

      Question:Does the article have an emotionally charged tone? (i.e, outrage, snark, celebration, horror, etc.). If so, highlight the relevant section(s).

      Answer:Sort of

      Highlight:

      Be a keen observer and be very careful of what you buy in a super market, some items will just put your life and your families life to danger.Newly

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    13. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      In nature, the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Basa fish sold in our markets is injected with antibiotics and hormones that are supposed to make the fish bigger.

      CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Naturalistic

      Question:Does the author suggest that something is good because it is natural, or bad because it is not natural (the naturalistic fallacy)?

      Answer:Yes

      Highlight:

      In nature, the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Basa fish sold in our markets is injected with antibiotics and hormones that are supposed to make the fish bigger.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    14. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The fish is very nutritionally deficient and doesn’t contain omega-3 oils or other essential nutrients found in natural fish.

      CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Naturalistic

      Question:Does the author suggest that something is good because it is natural, or bad because it is not natural (the naturalistic fallacy)?

      Answer:Yes

      Highlight:

      The fish is very nutritionally deficient and doesn’t contain omega-3 oils or other essential nutrients found in natural fish.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
    15. PublicEditorDemo 11 May 2018
      The meat was found to contain hormones that accelerate the growth and reproduction of the fish, and is then sold in partnership with big companies that have no regard for human health.

      CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Appeal to Fear

      Question:Does the author exaggerate the dangers of a situation and use scare tactics to persuade (the appeal to fear fallacy)?

      Answer:Sort of

      Highlight:

      The meat was found to contain hormones that accelerate the growth and reproduction of the fish, and is then sold in partnership with big companies that have no regard for human health.

      Public Editor Credibility Coalition WebConf 2018 Paper
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