Objectivity
- What position or opinion is presented and does it seem biased?
- What kind of sites does this one link to?
- Determine what is the aim of the author or organization publishing the site.
- What is the purpose of the web site:
- Is it advertisement for a product or service?
- Is it for political purposes?
- Is it trying to sway public opinion on a social issue?
- Do you trust the author or organization providing the information?
Examine the following sources on Same Sex Marriage. Use the question above to determine the objectivity of content.
Bush, George W. "President's Radio Address"
July 10, 2004
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/07/20040710.html
"The case for gay marriage." The Economist. February 28 2004 vol. 370 issue 8364 p9
http://www.mlb.ilstu.edu/cgi-bin/redirect.cgi?http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=12399112&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site
Henry, P. J., and Christine Reyna. "Value Judgments: The Impact of Perceived Value Violations on American Political Attitudes." Political Psychology vol. 28, issue 3, 2007 pp. 273-298. http://www.mlb.ilstu.edu/cgi-bin/redirect.cgi?http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=25065330&loginpage=Login.asp&site=ehost-live&scope=site. (login required)
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