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Raw information needs context for healthy consumption

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On a dark purple background, large teal text at the top left reads “Data in the media,” and smaller white text beneath reads “Without context and consideration, numbers can mislead.” To the right of the text, an illustration made of numbers, a line graph and a bar graph form a human-like face. A white NLP logo is in the bottom left corner, and to the right, the white text “#NewsLitTip” is underlined in teal.

Without context and consideration, numbers can mislead

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Take 20 seconds good information hygiene

Take 20 seconds for good information hygiene

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sanitize before you share infographic

Practice good information hygiene: Sanitize before you share

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