Fact or Opinion
What is a fact?
Something that can be proved true or false.
What is bias?
An underlying opinion or point of view that guides your actions.
What is selection bias?
Choosing which stories to cover and which to ignore.
What is biased language?
Strong or emotional words that show the writer’s opinion.
What is fake news?
False information that people think is real.
What is an opinion?
Something that shows a person’s feelings or beliefs
What is biased towards?
When someone supports or shows favouritism toward a person or group.
What is spin?
Presenting information in a way that influences how people think.
What is checking multiple sources?
Looking at more than one news source about the same event.
What shows that content is an advertisement?
Words like #ad, #sponsored, or “Paid Partnership”.
“London is the capital of England.”
Fact or Opinion?
Fact
What is biased against?
When someone treats a person or group unfairly or negatively.
What is bias by placement?
Putting an important story on the front page or on the last page.
What are sensational headlines?
Headlines that make a story sound more exciting or shocking than it is.
What is sponsored content?
Content paid for by a company but made by an influencer.
“Tashkent is the most interesting city in Uzbekistan.”
Fact or Opinion?
Opinion
What is cherry-picking?
Choosing only the information that supports your opinion and leaving out the rest.
What is confirmation bias?
Preferring information that already matches your beliefs.
What is selective omission?
Leaving out important facts that do not support the writer’s view.
Why are adverts biased?
Adverts always show the product in the best possible way.
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What is a biased story?
A story that looks balanced but is actually one-sided.
What is media bias?
Political views of media owners or journalists can cause this.
What are good questions to spot bias?
Asking “Whose point of view is this?” and “Is this balanced?”
Why is fake news created?
People create fake news to make money, promote opinions, or trick others.