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How do you know if a newspaper article is giving a balanced view of an issue? Write down some of the things you should look for.

How do you know if a newspaper article is giving a balanced view of an issue? Write down some of the things you should look for. Vaccines Q This unit is about the importance of the media (TV, newspapers, radio) in science. The media may be biased in how they report science. They also influence people s opinions on scientific issues.