Shoppers looking to snag the best deals this Black Friday are advised to take certain precautions to ensure they are getting a good deal. Experts recommend researching prices ahead of time to ensure the discounts are genuine and to compare prices across different retailers. Consumers are also advised to set a budget and stick to it, avoiding impulsive purchases. Additionally, checking return policies and warranty information is crucial to make sure that in case the product is flawed, shoppers can easily return or exchange it. Lastly, being mindful of the shopping environment and maintaining personal security, both online and in-store, is essential during the busy shopping holiday.
Source Analysis:
Source 1 – Retail Giant X: Known for providing accurate pricing information, slightly biased towards promoting their own deals during Black Friday.
Source 2 – Consumer Rights Organization Y: Generally unbiased, with a mission to protect consumer interests and promote fair practices during sales events.
Fact Check:
Fact 1 – Verified fact; based on common shopping advice from consumer experts.
Fact 2 – Verified fact; it is a standard practice to research and compare prices before making a purchase.
Fact 3 – Verified fact; setting a budget is a common recommendation to prevent overspending during sales events.
Fact 4 – Unconfirmed claim; return policies and warranty information can vary between retailers and products and should be checked individually.
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Model:
gpt-3.5-turbo
Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “How to make sure you’re getting a good deal on Black Friday”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.