BBC JOURNALISTS. Fountain Pen Newspaper by Author Winter Breshna.

I DON'T JUST TAKE ANYTHING AT FACE VALUE. Critical Thinking, Verification, Research, and the Search for Truth. Based on Real-Life Events. Written by Fountain Pen Newspaper Author Winter Breshna. PAGE ONE — ASKING QUESTIONS One of the most important skills a person can develop is the ability to ask questions. Not every claim is true. Not every rumour is accurate. Not every opinion is a fact. Winter Breshna believes that accepting information without examination can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. The chapter begins with a simple principle: Think first. Verify second. Conclude later. PAGE TWO — THE INFORMATION AGE Modern society produces more information than any previous generation in history. People encounter: News reports Social media posts Videos Advertisements Public statements Every day. The challenge is no longer finding information. The challenge is determining which information deserves trust. Critical thinking has become one of the most valuable skills of the modern...