These excerpts are from an online story published by a partisan conspiracy website. The article cites a since-retracted study that is riddled with grammatical and punctuation errors (in yellow).

In addition to repeating falsehoods without evidence, the article text itself (in bold) also contains an obvious typo and loaded language. Why do these kinds of grammar and spelling mistakes undercut a source’s credibility?

Select all that apply These mistakes indicate that a story may have been hastily written without concern for style or standards. These mistakes show a lack of attention to detail, which raises questions about the accuracy of other aspects of a news report. These mistakes might suggest lax editing processes or little oversight prior to publication. These mistakes demonstrate a lack of understanding about the topic.