On the Internet, information can be reused so many times the original meaning is forgotten. Look for where this information started to understand the original purpose of the claim, quote, or media.
Information out of context can be interpreted differently from the original meaning.
An easy way to find the original article the author cites is by clicking on the hyperlink to the article. If the original report is not linked to the article you are reading, then pick out essential keywords such as the authors and date of the study to search for it.
Sometimes the original reports are behind a paywall. If the article is behind a paywall, try searching the library databases. Often the library has access to articles that are hidden behind a paywall. If the library does not have access to the report, then it can get it for you.
