Author Conflict Check
Identify conflicts of interest, ideological framing, and misinformation tactics
Try these examples to learn how to identify manipulation patterns
Scenario A: Industry-Funded Opinion
An op-ed from a group funded by fossil fuels questions warming trends, citing select data points while ignoring comprehensive climate assessments. The piece frames climate action as economically harmful without disclosing funding sources.
Scenario B: University Research Explainer
A university press release explains new climate research, linking directly to IPCC chapters and peer-reviewed studies. The piece includes clear conflict-of-interest statements, acknowledges limitations, and presents findings in context of broader scientific consensus.
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