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The Fewer the Facts, the Stronger the Opinion
Weaver, Belinda (2001-01-01) The Fewer the Facts, the Stronger the Opinion. Ejournalist 1 (1).
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| Author(s) |
Weaver, Belinda
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| Title |
The Fewer the Facts, the Stronger the Opinion
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| Journal name |
Ejournalist
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2001-01-01
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1
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1
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| Editor(s) |
Knight, Alan
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400101 Journalism
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| Abstract/Summary |
The line between comment and opinion is increasingly becoming blurred in newspapers. Some critics are concerned that the public cannot distinguish between comment and
reporting. Comment may even be pushing out space traditionally reserved for news, for example, in reporting on Parliament. The correction of errors of fact in opinion pieces needs
addressing. Measures are needed to improve the standard of comment and to disentangle it from factual reporting. More diversity of opinion and the use of outside authorities and experts to
provide it is one suggestion. A greater emphasis on fact-checking would help. Improved public literacy about the media and education via the school system to teach people how to read and
interpret the media are other suggestions.
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| Keyword(s) |
Opinion pieces
Editorials
Commentary
Journalistic comment
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| Additional Notes |
This is the first draft of a piece originally written for the Australian Press Council's essay competition, 2001.
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