Information Literacy: Recognizing Facts vs Opinions

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Course features
  • Category: Critical Thinking
  • Course Length: 8 minutes
  • Series: Information Literacy
  • Video Length: 3.50 minutes
  • Author: The URL dr
  • Resources: Resources to help you further your understanding of critical thinking and information literacy.
Course overview
In this micro course, you’ll learn the difference between fact and opinion and get clues to recognize them in context.You’ll also examine ways to find balanced information—especially if sources suddenly seem one-sided.
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Course Learning Objectives
  • Identify the difference between facts and opinions
  • Discover what to do when information is one-sided
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Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

Distinguishing Fact from Opinion

Being able to distinguish between fact and opinion helps you navigate discussions, analyze arguments, and make informed decisions without being swayed by bias or emotion. We’ll explore key indicators to help you identify whether a statement is a verifiable fact or a subjective opinion.
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Kim Merritt

Kim Merritt, The URL dr, has been teaching and training the business community for over thirty years. Her company's line of business soft skill micro courses are a quick and effective way to master a new competency in fifteen minutes or less. 
Patrick Jones - Course author