4. Point of View or Bias & 5. References to Other Sources
English 102 - Ferret: 4. Point of View or Bias & 5. References to Other Sources
4. Point of View or Bias
Is the information provided
as fact or opinion?
What kind of evidence
is provided?
Is the information consistent
with information from other sources?
*For more information about bias specific to news/media, the following is a useful resource: How to Detect Bias in the News from the Media Awareness Network
5. References to Other Sources
Does the source include a bibliography or links to
other web sites?
What types of sources are cited (primary/secondary,
popular/scholarly, current/historical, etc.)
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