1. D IFFERENT O PINIONS
A SSIGNMENT

2. T HE D IFFERENT O PINIONS ASSIGNM ENT CAN BE
CONFUSING ….
 Here is a step by step guide to help you complete
this assignment.
 First, decided whether you want to stick with the
topic you used for the “Offering Opinions”
assignment.
 If you don’t, send Ms. Schindler a message to fill
her in on your new topic.

3. T HEN WHAT ?
 Next, find 2-3 articles on your topic and pick the
best article. Make sure to include the link to the
article when you turn in the assignment – it’s
worth 10 points.
 Then, read the article! Pick 3 facts, 3 opinions
and figure out the way the facts and opinions are
“framed.”
 Fill out the pdf form and submit the assignment
as an attachement.

4. F REQUENTLY A SKED
Q UESTIONS
 What if I can’t download the pdf file?
 If you are having trouble with the pdf file, click on
the “Course Resources” button and under the
“Differing Opinions” assignment you will find the
chart in .rtf format.
 I have no idea what “framing” means. Help!
 For this assignment, “framing” means how they
present it. Do they appeal to your emotions, your
logic? Does it use a statistic? Does it scare you?
What is the purpose of this fact?

5. FACT VS . O PINION
 A fact is something that is provable and concrete.
For example, the sky is blue is a fact. You can
look up and see that the sky is indeed blue.
 A fact doesn’t have an opinion attached to it. “I
think pizza is the most delicious meal” is not a
fact. It is an opinion!
 Opinions cannot be proven conclusively.
 Make sure your facts are facts!

6. I F YOU ARE CONFUSED OR
NEED HELP GETTING
STARTED , SEND M S .
S CHINDLER A MESSAGE !
H ELP IS ONLY A FEW
CLICKS AWAY.
Erin.schindler@mail.aventalearning.com