Yes or No: Is social media a reliable source of information regarding politics?
No, not always
The WSJ is most often described as this, rather than strongly left or right
"Center"
Does this website have reliable information compared to other websites or news outlets
NO
FOX News leans more towards this side of politics
The conservative side of politics
True or False: This network is often characterized as left-leaning in terms of politics
True
To avoid bias confusion, readers should always check this first
What is CNN's perspective on gun control?
It emphasizes gun violence and public polls suggesting stricter rules on guns and regulations
Will someone get more factual evidence or personal opinions regarding gun control?
More personal opinions - based off algorithms and personal beliefs, posts on social media cater towards your own views, rather than a balanced analysis
Yes or No: Will I find biased information about gun control on Wikipedia?
YES
What is FOX News' perspective on gun control?
They frame their position based on the Second Amendment and focus on how to regulate gun control without stripping people's rights away (Advocate for gun rights)
This constitutional amendment is frequently cited in WSJ editorials opposing gun restrictions
The Second Amendment
As a student, can I gain reliable information from FOX news without a bias?
The information from FOX has reliable information, however it has a bias for the Republican Party and their views.
As a student, can I gain reliable information from CNN without any bias?
You can gain reliable information from this network, however you will get a more left-leaning bias for the Democratic Party
Are there ways to fact-check posts online in order to get accurate and reliable information?
Yes, you can visit many websites other than social media platforms to get reliable information
For ex) PBS News Hour
What is Wikipedia's perspective on gun control?
It has a variety of perspectives because each person that writes articles on wikipedia contain bias and personal opinion
They aren't written by professional journalists or politicians