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Section: Evaluating Web Resources

What is the Purpose of the Page? Is it Objective?

 

Is there a balance of views being presented on the site/page?

  • Are there countering or other views on the topic?
  • Does the information on the site seem to be espousing a radical or controversial view?


For current events coverage, look at what is provided by, or linked to, on these two sites:

Townhall.com [opens in new window]

t r u t h o u t  [opens in new window]

Can you characterize the views taken, proposed or espoused by each of the sites?  Is there an attempt to provide balance?

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