Evaluating objectivity

Look for:

Objective and balanced sources

Absence of conflicts of interest.

 

Ask questions:

• Is the coverage objective or biased?
• Is the information balanced or one-sided?
• Is the information in line with or in conflict with previously known information?

Does the information seem exaggerated?

• Is the publication's main intention to inform? Is the information extensive and does it cover all aspects of the case?
• Is the author's intent to persuade, convince or sell something? Does this affect the content in any particular direction?
• Are there any conflicts of interest? Do individuals or (commercial) organisations connected to the source have any interest in presenting the information in any particular way?