Jeannie Thomas Published in Skeptical Inquirer

USU Professor of English and Folklore Jeannie Thomas has been published in Skeptical Inquirer. Her article, titled "Honing Your BS Detector," describes steps individuals can take to understand the legitimacy and veracity of news articles posted to the internet. The article includes a quick guide to the SLAP test, an acronym which helps readers test whether articles are conveying neutral information or seeking emotional responses. The article is free to read at Skeptical Inquirer. 

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