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Understanding Different Types of Reporting: Fact vs. Opinion

Learn about the distinction between fact and opinion in reporting, including examples and when objective or subjective reporting is appropriate, as well as the differences between hard news and feature news.

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Understanding Different Types of Reporting: Fact vs. Opinion

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  1. Types of Reporting

  2. Fact vs. Opinion Fact Opinion • Definition: A statement that can be proved (or disproved). • Example: Students are expected to follow a dress code at OMMS. • Definition: A personal view about something. • Example: I believe the dress code is too strict.

  3. Fact or Opinion?

  4. Mrs. Jackson teaches 8th grade math.

  5. Volcanoes are scary.

  6. Golden retrievers are the friendliest dogs to own.

  7. Abraham Lincoln was the tallest president.

  8. You must pass a written test in order to get your driver’s permit.

  9. The best movie ever was TheDark Knight rises.

  10. 2 Types of Reporting • While looking for information in the world, we are bombarded with two types of reporting. • One type of reporting is full of straight facts while another combines fact and opinion.

  11. Objective vs. Subjective Objective Subjective • Information that can be verified by looking up facts or calculations. • Is not influenced by the reporter’s opinions or previous experiences. • Rarely (if ever) inserts the reporter’s opinion or point of view (no 1st person pronouns) • Often gives facts for both (or multiple) sides of the story. • Information that cannot be verified by using concrete facts or calculations. • Has a basis in reality but is influenced by the reporter’s opinions or previous experiences. • Often one-sided • Reporter will use facts to support his/her viewpoint

  12. When would it be appropriate to have objective reporting? • When would it be appropriate to have subjective reporting?

  13. Hard News vs. Feature News • The media provides two different types of news: hard news and feature news.

  14. Hard Feature • Current events that affect the audience are timely and concise. • All key information (the 5 Ws) is included in the first paragraph. • The less important information is near the end of the article. • Examples: Gas Prices / State of the Economy / A Serial Killer • Appeal to emotions • Do not not directly affect the audience • Do not need to be timely or concise. • Maybe less formal • Will focus on topics that are interesting, odd, or heartwarming. • Mayhavea theme or main message (like Bethany Hamilton’s story of perseverance) • Examples: A Day in the Life of an Iraqi Solider / Child Who Saves his Brother from Drowning / Person Gets National Award

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