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Fact versus Opinion Opinions are the beliefs you hold and the judgements you make about the events in the world around you. They are subjective meaning they form as a result of your personal outlook on life. Facts are indisputable truths, knowledge that is certain and incontestable. Your own personal experience cannot change the nature of the factual information you have. Facts are objective.

Although the information (facts) is the same, the two opinions are highly subjective and very different, and each opinion reflects the experience of the observer. Public opinion in N.A. turned against DDT when its was perceived that its use in mosquito control was not worth the environmental costs. Opinions, based on facts, led to the banning of DDT in North America. Ban was promoted globally and accepted by many countries deeply affected by malaria. Overtime time, high death toll in nations affected by malaria led to a backlash against the DDT ban. Public opinion in these nations: better to use DDT in preventing malaria and saving lives. DDT is banned in 120 countries but used in many nations where it is used to control malaria.

Bias is the presentation of an issue from a single point of view. It can be detected be examining use of language, especially the choice of verbs & adjectives. Denver Post red wings 5, avalanche 3 Injury begins Avs' tumble Detroit News Red Wings 5, Avalanche 3 Wings are too much for Avalanche Ottawa Citizen Senators snap winless skid at 11 EDMONTON — It was relief a long time coming. awa- senators/Senators+snap+winless+skid/ /st ory.html The Ottawa Sun Sens end losing streak at 11 EDMONTON — The bleeding has stopped. 2/12/ html

Levels of confidence: Highest in academic articles, professional journals, and most scholarly books because they are subject to independent editorial review. Lower in magazines and newspapers not subject to review but which are financially responsible. Lowest in sources where peer review & financial accountability are absent.

Some Facts About The Three Gorges Dam Project Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (USA) World’s largest hydropower plant World’s largest water conservation facility Guarantee smooth navigation at the construction site World’s largest inundated area by a single project Charming scenery untouched by damming of the mid-section Favourable start of the massive resettlement drive

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