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By the
end of this section, you will be able to determine whether
the information is fact, opinion or propaganda. Factual statements
should be well documented and/or footnoted so they can be
verified for accuracy. You will be able to check for bias
by looking at the author or publishing source. Some authors/publishers
attempt to influence public opinion by advocating or presenting
a specific point of view. You will be able to look at the
language of the source to see if it is objective and impartial,
or emotionally charged.
Ask yourself
the following questions:
- How
is the information presented?
- If
the information is presented as fact, is it correct?
- What
kind of language is used?
- Is
the information biased?
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