Bias occurs when an author presents information influenced by their personal beliefs, preferences, or agenda rather than objective evidence. While some bias is natural, it’s important to recognize when it compromises the source's credibility.

How to Spot Bias:

• Look for emotionally charged language or one-sided arguments.
• Does the author present alternative viewpoints?
• Is the content overly promotional or persuasive? .

Distinguishing fact from opinion is crucial when evaluating a source's credibility:

• Facts: Statements that can be proven true or verified with evidence.
  • Example: “The 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920.”
• Opinions: Statements based on personal beliefs, interpretations, or judgments.
  • Example: “The ratification of the19th Amendment was not an important moment in history."
• How to Evaluate: Does evidence back the claims? Does the source provide citations or data to support its points? Can other reputable sources corroborate the information? .