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Attribution: The Small Phrase That Shows Who Says What

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News attribution helps you separate a reporter’s account from a source’s claim, making it easier to judge who is…

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News attribution is the wording that shows who is responsible for each claim.
Attribution: The Small Phrase That Shows Who Says What

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