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‘Both sides-ism’ a big problem in journalism

Source: The Post and Courier Website: https://www.postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/both-sides-ism-a-big-problem-in-journalism/article_9bab8232-b6bd-11e8-84ca-5784be02719c.html

Impartial journalism is laudable. But false balance is dangerous

Bias: Centre Left Sub-Category: Journalism Source: The Guardian File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: Objectivity is laudable, but false balance is dangerous Web Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/nov/08/impartial-journalism-is-laudable-but-false-balance-is-dangerous

Opinion vs. Analysis

Sub-Category: Fact vs Opinion Source: CBC File Type: Article Overview: The difference between opinion and analysis Web Link: https://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/community/editorsblog/2013/06/opinion-vs-analysis.html

Confusion about what’s news and what’s opinion is a big problem,...

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Fact vs Opinion Source: American Press Institute File Type: Essay Overview: Confusion between analysis/opinion and reported journalism is a big problem, but it's up to us to fix it Web Link: https://www.americanpressinstitute.org/publications/confusion-about-whats-news-and-whats-opinion-is-a-big-problem-but-journalists-can-help-solve-it/

Liberals and Conservatives Are Both Susceptible to Fake News, but for...

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Bias Source: Scientific American File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: Why both the left and right believe in fake news Web Link: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/liberals-and-conservatives-are-both-susceptible-to-fake-news-but-for-different-reasons/

The Democratic Electorate on Twitter Is Not the Actual Democratic Electorate

Bias: Centre Sub-Category: Critical Thinking Source: New York Times File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: The democratic electorate is not the democratic electorate on Twitter Web Link: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/08/upshot/democratic-electorate-twitter-real-life.html

How to Evaluate Information Sources: Identify Bias

Sub-Category: Critical Thinking Source: NJIT File Type: Guide Overview: How to think critically in an era of polarization Web Link: https://researchguides.njit.edu/evaluate/bias

How to ask better questions

Sub-Category: Critical Thinking Source: TED File Type: Video Overview: How to ask the better question

Rush to judgment on Covington school standoff should be a wake-up...

Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Context Source: CBC File Type: Opinion Overview: Rush to judgment on Covington school standoff should be a wake-up call for media: Robyn Urback