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Unpacking complex news stories, especially ones layered with history, culture, and conflict, requires looking with a critical eye. Use these five tools to increase your understanding and prevent the spread of misinformation.

Speak like a journalist! Do you know what a nameplate is? What about the deck? Scroll to understand the language and layout of a news story to navigate like a pro!