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Objectivity & Bias

Objectivity means the information is presented impartially with an absence of bias. Sources are rarely 100% objective. An author may present their perspective, however, a forthright author will be honest about his/her bias. A reliable work will also be well-supported.

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What kind of language is being used? Is it general in tone or emotional? Clue 1 for Detecting Bias Clue 4 for Detecting Bias Clue 3 for Detecting Bias Clue 2 for Detecting Bias

To get a sense of a journal's point of view or bias, look at the names of the authors contributing pieces along with their backgrounds. Check out the focus of several articles within a few issues.

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