Headlines, cognitive processing, and problematic information
Headlines matter. Publishers know it. Good headlines help with the understanding, reach, and impact of a story. Headlines frame articles, shaping the information in the article that follows, and alter…
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BC Transit in Victoria is currently seeking feedback on a proposal to allow larger sized dogs on buses. Currently, BC Transit policy allows small pets on the bus, but only…
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