Subjectivity and Objectivity Parallel to ‘Facts’ and ‘Opinion’ under the Umbrella of Non-fiction
Subjectivity and
Objectivity Parallel to ‘Facts’ and ‘Opinion’ under the Umbrella of
Non-fiction
What are ‘Subjectivity’ and ‘Objectivity’?
We can understand the above mentioned terms as follows:
Subjective: Based
on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
‘his views are highly subjective’ Contrasted with the objective
‘there is always the danger of making subjective judgments’
Objective: Of a
person or their judgments, not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in
considering and representing facts. ‘Historians try to be objective and
impartial
When trying to compare tools or approaches to assessments,
interviews, etc. sometimes the question comes up about the difference and
benefits of ‘objective’ vs ‘subjective’. Unfortunately, some of the responses
and content on this subject are quite misleading, and often the wrong questions
are asked.
What is ‘Facts’ and ‘Opinion’
Facts A fact is
a statement that can be proven true or false. The definition of a fact is true
or something that has occurred or has been proven correct. An example of a fact
is that the world is round. An example of a fact is the detail about a driver
texting while driving that is told to the court and reported in a news story.
Opinion An opinion is an expression of
a person's feelings that cannot be proven.
When we read, it is important to judge facts and opinions
carefully to come to the right conclusion. Write “Fact” and “Opinion” all over
it with a permanent marker. Individuals stand and throw the ball at each other.
Write a statement on the board and ask students to vote on whether it is a fact
or an opinion, and then have students explain their reasoning.
A fact is a statement that is true and can be verified
objectively, or proven. In other words, a fact is true and correct no matter
what. An opinion, however, is a statement that holds an element of belief; it
tells how someone feels. An opinion is not always true and cannot be proven.
By examining the above-mentioned discussion, one feels the
thinner line among above-mentioned statements.
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