This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Cause precedes effect
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This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
Diacetyl is a flavouring chemical used in E-cigs which are linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, most notably the incurable condition called “Popcorn Lung.”
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Correlation
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Diacetyl is a flavouring chemical used in E-cigs which are linked to cases of severe respiratory disease, most notably the incurable condition called “Popcorn Lung.”
This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Correlation
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This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Correlation
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This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
In addition to containing varying levels of the addictive substance nicotine, they also contain other cancer-causing chemicals, such as formaldehyde, and as our study shows, flavoring chemicals that can cause lung damage.”
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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In addition to containing varying levels of the addictive substance nicotine, they also contain other cancer-causing chemicals, such as formaldehyde, and as our study shows, flavoring chemicals that can cause lung damage.”
CONFIRMED: E-CIGARETTES CAUSE A HORRIBLE INCURABLE DISEASE CALLED ‘POPCORN LUNG’. WORSE THAN LUNG CANCER!
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Yes
Highlight:
CONFIRMED: E-CIGARETTES CAUSE A HORRIBLE INCURABLE DISEASE CALLED ‘POPCORN LUNG’. WORSE THAN LUNG CANCER!
The disease is totally debilitating and irreversible.
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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The disease is totally debilitating and irreversible.
CONFIRMED: E-CIGARETTES CAUSE A HORRIBLE INCURABLE DISEASE CALLED ‘POPCORN LUNG’. WORSE THAN LUNG CANCER!
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
Highlight:
CONFIRMED: E-CIGARETTES CAUSE A HORRIBLE INCURABLE DISEASE CALLED ‘POPCORN LUNG’. WORSE THAN LUNG CANCER!
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:No
The disease is totally debilitating and irreversible.
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
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The disease is totally debilitating and irreversible.
Allan also noted how scary these findings are as the flavor names of these e-cigs include cotton candy, cupcake, and other flavors which would clearly be attractive to young people.
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
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Allan also noted how scary these findings are as the flavor names of these e-cigs include cotton candy, cupcake, and other flavors which would clearly be attractive to young people.
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Slightly justified
This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
Question:Are any experts, organizations, or studies cited that are separate from the central study quoted in the article? If so, highlight relevant section(s).
Answer:1
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This condition was first noticed in workers in microwave popcorn processing facilities who inhaled the artificial butter flavouring.
They took 51 different flavored e-cigs and analyzed them. The author, Joseph Allen, along with his team, discovered that at least 1 of 3 top toxins were found in 47 of the e-cigs.
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 1
Highlight:
They took 51 different flavored e-cigs and analyzed them. The author, Joseph Allen, along with his team, discovered that at least 1 of 3 top toxins were found in 47 of the e-cigs.
David Christiani, Elkan Blout Professor of Environmental Genetics,
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 2
Highlight:
David Christiani, Elkan Blout Professor of Environmental Genetics,
The author, Joseph Allen,
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 1
Highlight:
The author, Joseph Allen,
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Experts
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Studies
They took 51 different flavored e-cigs and analyzed them.
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:Yes
Highlight:
They took 51 different flavored e-cigs and analyzed them.
HORRIBLE INCURABLE DISEASE CALLED ‘POPCORN LUNG’.
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Inducing fear (“Is Your Boyfriend Cheating on You?”)
Highlight:
HORRIBLE INCURABLE DISEASE CALLED ‘POPCORN LUNG’.
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:Very much clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Somewhat Representative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Medium credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Not at All Convincing
Research also indicates that glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor, which disrupts hormones and leads to reproductive problems, early onset puberty, obesity, diabetes, and some cancers.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)
Highlight:
Research also indicates that glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor, which disrupts hormones and leads to reproductive problems, early onset puberty, obesity, diabetes, and some cancers.
Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and it has been deemed a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s team of international cancer experts.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)
Highlight:
Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and it has been deemed a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s team of international cancer experts.
Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and it has been deemed a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s team of international cancer experts.
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:
Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) and it has been deemed a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s team of international cancer experts.
Instead of properly regulating, they effectively raised the “safe” level so that no one can blame the industry for poisoning us with unlawful amounts of chemicals. This is corruption at its finest.
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Sort of
Highlight:
Instead of properly regulating, they effectively raised the “safe” level so that no one can blame the industry for poisoning us with unlawful amounts of chemicals. This is corruption at its finest.
If you really want to stop the corruption perpetuated by Monsanto and the large chemical companies – this is how we shut them down!
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
Highlight:
If you really want to stop the corruption perpetuated by Monsanto and the large chemical companies – this is how we shut them down!
Doesn’t the public deserve to know this information? It should be shouted from the rooftops!
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
Highlight:
Doesn’t the public deserve to know this information? It should be shouted from the rooftops!
Why won’t the EPA do their job to make sure that the world’s most widely used herbicide isn’t causing us all to get cancer?
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
Highlight:
Why won’t the EPA do their job to make sure that the world’s most widely used herbicide isn’t causing us all to get cancer?
Instead of properly regulating, they effectively raised the “safe” level so that no one can blame the industry for poisoning us with unlawful amounts of chemicals. This is corruption at its finest.
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
Highlight:
Instead of properly regulating, they effectively raised the “safe” level so that no one can blame the industry for poisoning us with unlawful amounts of chemicals. This is corruption at its finest.
Yes, I said poison.
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
Highlight:
Yes, I said poison.
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:No
Could it be that Monsanto didn’t like the results they started getting – especially since the FDA found glyphosate in foods that should be especially safe like BABY FOOD?
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:
Could it be that Monsanto didn’t like the results they started getting – especially since the FDA found glyphosate in foods that should be especially safe like BABY FOOD?
poisoning us with unlawful amounts of chemicals. This is corruption at its finest.
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:
poisoning us with unlawful amounts of chemicals. This is corruption at its finest.
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Not at all justified
World Health Organization’s
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 2
Highlight:
World Health Organization’s
FDA-registered food
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
FDA-registered food
food safety laboratory
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
food safety laboratory
FDA-registered
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
FDA-registered
The FDA quietly found it in almost every single sample of honey that they tested (from mass produced to organic mountain honey).
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 4
Highlight:
The FDA quietly found it in almost every single sample of honey that they tested (from mass produced to organic mountain honey).
Research also indicates that glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor, which disrupts hormones and leads to reproductive problems, early onset puberty, obesity, diabetes, and some cancers.
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 3
Highlight:
Research also indicates that glyphosate is an endocrine disruptor, which disrupts hormones and leads to reproductive problems, early onset puberty, obesity, diabetes, and some cancers.
5) and
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 2
Highlight:
5) and
and it has been deemed a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s team of international cancer experts.
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 2
Highlight:
and it has been deemed a probable human carcinogen by the World Health Organization’s team of international cancer experts.
Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 2
Highlight:
Independent research links glyphosate to cancer (sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
A FDA-registered food safety laboratory tested iconic American food for residues of the weed killer glyphosate (aka Monsanto’s Roundup)
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 1
Highlight:
A FDA-registered food safety laboratory tested iconic American food for residues of the weed killer glyphosate (aka Monsanto’s Roundup)
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Organizations
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Studies
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:No
Monsanto Is Scrambling To Bury This Breaking Story – Don’t Let This Go Unshared!
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Hidden secret or trick (“Fitness Companies Hate Him...”, “Experts are Dying to Know Their Secret”)
Highlight:
Monsanto Is Scrambling To Bury This Breaking Story – Don’t Let This Go Unshared!
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:Very much clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:How is the title unrepresentative of the content of the article? (Select all that apply).
Answer:Title carries little information about the body
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Somewhat Unrepresentative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Very low credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Not at All Convincing
“Probable cause” ingredients for adverse reactions include: casein, to which some children are allergic; MSG—an excitotoxin; thimerosal-ethyl mercury; aluminum; formaldehyde; gelatin; and polysorbate 80.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Cause precedes effect
Highlight:
“Probable cause” ingredients for adverse reactions include: casein, to which some children are allergic; MSG—an excitotoxin; thimerosal-ethyl mercury; aluminum; formaldehyde; gelatin; and polysorbate 80.
The FDA’s online Biologics Blood Vaccines document admits on its package insert that their vaccination can cause autism as one of many adverse reactions.
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 FDA’s online Biologics Blood Vaccines document admits on its package insert that their vaccination can cause autism as one of many adverse reactions.
stop the aggressive onslaught of the Autism Spectrum Disorder that is depriving children of a fulfilling life and ruining families emotionally, financially, and physically
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Sort of
Highlight:
stop the aggressive onslaught of the Autism Spectrum Disorder that is depriving children of a fulfilling life and ruining families emotionally, financially, and physically
FDA ANNOUNCED THAT VACCINES ARE CAUSING AUTISM!
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Sort of
Highlight:
FDA ANNOUNCED THAT VACCINES ARE CAUSING AUTISM!
It’s time for Congress to rescind the “Get out of Jail Free” card for vaccine makers and stop the aggressive onslaught of the Autism Spectrum Disorder that is depriving children of a fulfilling life and ruining families emotionally, financially, and physically to the point of parents divorcing because of the stresses of ASD in a family.
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:
It’s time for Congress to rescind the “Get out of Jail Free” card for vaccine makers and stop the aggressive onslaught of the Autism Spectrum Disorder that is depriving children of a fulfilling life and ruining families emotionally, financially, and physically to the point of parents divorcing because of the stresses of ASD in a family.
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:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
Because these events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequencies or to establish a causal relationship to components of Tripedia vaccine.
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
Highlight:
Because these events are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequencies or to establish a causal relationship to components of Tripedia vaccine.
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Slightly justified
FDA’s
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 2
Highlight:
FDA’s
HHS/HRSA.
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
HHS/HRSA.
CDC’s VAERS
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
CDC’s VAERS
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Organizations
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:No
NOW IT’S OFFICIAL: FDA ANNOUNCED THAT VACCINES ARE CAUSING AUTISM!
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Inducing fear (“Is Your Boyfriend Cheating on You?”)
Highlight:
NOW IT’S OFFICIAL: FDA ANNOUNCED THAT VACCINES ARE CAUSING AUTISM!
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:A little bit clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:How is the title unrepresentative of the content of the article? (Select all that apply).
Answer:Title overstates claims or conclusions in the body
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Somewhat Unrepresentative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Somewhat low credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Not at All Convincing
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:No evidence given
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims
Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.
Answer:No Causal Claim
You can tell a lot about a person just by looking at the shape of their fingers, did you know that?
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Yes
Highlight:
You can tell a lot about a person just by looking at the shape of their fingers, did you know that?
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:No
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:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
You can tell a lot about a person just by looking at the shape of their fingers, did you know that?
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Sort of
Highlight:
You can tell a lot about a person just by looking at the shape of their fingers, did you know that?
You can check your friends’ shape as well and find out a bit more about their personality.
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:Sort of
Highlight:
You can check your friends’ shape as well and find out a bit more about their personality.
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Not at all justified
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:None
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:No
How Your Finger Shape Determines Your Personality (And Your Health Risks)
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Hidden secret or trick (“Fitness Companies Hate Him...”, “Experts are Dying to Know Their Secret”)
Highlight:
How Your Finger Shape Determines Your Personality (And Your Health Risks)
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:Somewhat clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Somewhat Representative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Very low credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Moderately Convincing
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Correlation
Highlight:
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
"Because coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol, a cause of CVD [cardiovascular disease], and has no known offsetting favorable effects, we advise against the use of coconut oil," the American Heart Association said in the Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Experts are cited
Highlight:
"Because coconut oil increases LDL cholesterol, a cause of CVD [cardiovascular disease], and has no known offsetting favorable effects, we advise against the use of coconut oil," the American Heart Association said in the Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory.
Frank Sacks, lead author on the report, said he has no idea why people think coconut oil is healthy.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Experts are cited
Highlight:
Frank Sacks, lead author on the report, said he has no idea why people think coconut oil is healthy.
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:An experimental study was conducted (natural experiments OK)
Highlight:
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
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 Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
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:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
Also, some fat is important to help bodies absorb nutrients from other foods.
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
Highlight:
Also, some fat is important to help bodies absorb nutrients from other foods.
Before you trash your coconut oil, know that saturated fat is a loaded term. While the AHA warns against it, people who cut saturated fat out of their diet might not necessarily lower their heart disease risk, a 2015 BMJ review suggested.
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
Highlight:
Before you trash your coconut oil, know that saturated fat is a loaded term. While the AHA warns against it, people who cut saturated fat out of their diet might not necessarily lower their heart disease risk, a 2015 BMJ review suggested.
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Mostly justified
American Heart Association
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
American Heart Association
my research on medium chain triglycerides," Marie-Pierre St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University Medical Center,
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 2
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my research on medium chain triglycerides," Marie-Pierre St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University Medical Center,
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Studies
Question:Highlight each scientific study cited:
Answer:Scientific Study 1
Highlight:
The Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory reviewed existing data on saturated fat, showing coconut oil increased LDL ("bad") cholesterol in seven out of seven controlled trials.
Marie-Pierre St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University Medical Center,
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 2
Highlight:
Marie-Pierre St-Onge, associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University Medical Center,
Frank Sacks, lead author on the report,
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 1
Highlight:
Frank Sacks, lead author on the report,
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Organizations
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Studies
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Experts
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:No
Coconut oil isn't healthy. It's never been healthy.
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Defying convention (“Think Orange Juice is Good for you? Think Again!”, “Here are 5 Foods You Never Thought Would Kill You”)
Highlight:
Coconut oil isn't healthy. It's never been healthy.
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:A little bit clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Somewhat Representative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Medium credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Fairly Convincing
According to the Red Cross, at least 7.1 million people have been affected in Bangladesh - more than the population of Scotland - and around 1.4 million people have been affected in Nepal.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Experts are cited
Highlight:
According to the Red Cross, at least 7.1 million people have been affected in Bangladesh - more than the population of Scotland - and around 1.4 million people have been affected in Nepal.
"Farmers are left with nothing, not event with clean drinking water," said Matthew Marek, the head of disaster response in Bangladesh for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Experts are cited
Highlight:
"Farmers are left with nothing, not event with clean drinking water," said Matthew Marek, the head of disaster response in Bangladesh for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Anirudh Kumar, a disaster management official in Patna, the capital of Bihar, a poor state known for its mass migration from rural areas to cities, said this year's farming had collapsed because of the floods, which will lead to a further rise in unemployment in the region.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Experts are cited
Highlight:
Anirudh Kumar, a disaster management official in Patna, the capital of Bihar, a poor state known for its mass migration from rural areas to cities, said this year's farming had collapsed because of the floods, which will lead to a further rise in unemployment in the region.
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims
Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.
Answer:No Causal Claim
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
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:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Mostly justified
Red Cross,
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 3
Highlight:
Red Cross,
UN
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 2
Highlight:
UN
Straits Times
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
Straits Times
Matthew Marek, the head of disaster response in Bangladesh for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 2
Highlight:
Matthew Marek, the head of disaster response in Bangladesh for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Anirudh Kumar, a disaster management official in Patna,
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 1
Highlight:
Anirudh Kumar, a disaster management official in Patna,
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Organizations
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Experts
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:Not at all clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Completely Representative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Somewhat high credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Fairly Convincing
The huge amount of water being dumped on the region has exacted a deadly toll, with 1,200 people known to have died
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.
Highlight:
The huge amount of water being dumped on the region has exacted a deadly toll, with 1,200 people known to have died
so far, while over 40 million have been displaced. The damage done to the infrastructure and agricultural lands is also expected to impact South Asia long after the flood waters have receded.
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.
Highlight:
so far, while over 40 million have been displaced. The damage done to the infrastructure and agricultural lands is also expected to impact South Asia long after the flood waters have receded.
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 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.
Highlight:
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highlight:
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.
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
Highlight:
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.
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.
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
Highlight:
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.
The damage done to the infrastructure and agricultural lands is also expected to impact South Asia long after the flood waters have receded.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Other kind of evidence
Highlight:
The damage done to the infrastructure and agricultural lands is also expected to impact South Asia long after the flood waters have receded.
so far, while over 40 million have been displaced.
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Other kind of evidence
Highlight:
so far, while over 40 million have been displaced.
The huge amount of water being dumped on the region has exacted a deadly toll, with 1,200 people known to have died
Question:What evidence is given for the primary claim? Select all that apply.
Answer:Other kind of evidence
Highlight:
The huge amount of water being dumped on the region has exacted a deadly toll, with 1,200 people known to have died
“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
Highlight:
“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.”
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Type of Claims
Question:Is a general or singular causal claim made? Highlight the section(s) that supports your answer.
Answer:No Causal Claim
CredCo Indicator:Tone - Exaggerated Claims
Question:Does the author exaggerate any claims? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
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:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Slippery Slope
Question:Does the author say that one small change will lead to a major change (use a slippery slope argument)? Highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - False Dilemma
Question:Does the author present a complicated choice as if it were binary (construct a false dilemma)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
CredCo Indicator:Logical Fallacies - Straw Man
Question:Does the author present the counterargument as a weaker, more foolish version of the real counterargument (use a Straw Man Argument)? If so, highlight the relevant section(s).
Answer:No
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:No
CredCo Indicator:Confidence - Extent Claims Justified
Question:To what extent does their confidence in their claims seem justified?
Answer:Mostly justified
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/31/south-asia-floods-fears-death-toll-rise-india-pakistan-mumbai-building-collapses],
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 4
Highlight:
https://blogs.savethechildren.org.uk/2017/08/millions-across-south-asia-hit-by-worst-floods-in-a-decade/]
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 3
Highlight:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/aug/30/mumbai-paralysed-by-floods-as-india-and-region-hit-by-worst-monsoon-rains-in-years]
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 2
Highlight:
https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/houston-texas-floods-storm-harvey-south-east-asia-wont-hear-a7920381.html].
CredCo Indicator:Citation of Organizations
Question:Highlight each organization cited:
Answer:Cited Organization 1
Highlight:
Thomas Chandy, the CEO of Save the Children, who are working in the region.
CredCo Indicator:Quotes from Outside Experts
Question:Highlight each expert cited:
Answer:Expert 1
Highlight:
Thomas Chandy, the CEO of Save the Children, who are working in the region.
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Experts
Question:Which of the following types of sources are cited in the article? Check all that apply. If Other, please highlight.
Answer:Organizations
CredCo Indicator:Single Study Article
Question:Is this article primarily about a single scientific study?
Answer:No
Extreme Flooding
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Provoking emotions, such as shock or surprise (“...Shocking Result”, “...Leave You in Tears”)
Highlight:
Extreme Flooding
Has Killed 1,200 People So Far
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:What clickbait techniques does this headline employ (select all that apply)?
Answer:Provoking emotions, such as shock or surprise (“...Shocking Result”, “...Leave You in Tears”)
Highlight:
Has Killed 1,200 People So Far
CredCo Indicator:Clickbait Title
Question:Is the headline clickbaity?
Answer:A little bit clickbaity
CredCo Indicator:Title Representativeness
Question:Question: Does the title of the article accurately reflect the content of the article?
Answer:Somewhat Representative
Question:Rate your impression of the credibility of this article
Answer:Somewhat high credibility
CredCo Indicator:Inference - Convincing Evidence
Question:How convincing do you find the evidence given for the primary claim?
Answer:Moderately Convincing
multiple witnesses are openly reporting the presence of multiple shooters.
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:
multiple witnesses are openly reporting the presence of multiple shooters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.