It is a simple presentation to establish main differences between fact and opinion

1. Iliana Avila
Metropolitan University

2. Fact
A fact is a statement that may be proved to be
true because it actually exists.
Facts are based on evidence, statistics, record,
etc
Facts are believed to be true by all.
Facts are exposed with unbiased words.
Facts always may get into history.
It is easy to influence others through facts.
Example of a fact: The actor Bruce Willis has a
receding hairline..
Opinion
An opinion is a statement expressing a
belief, feeling, or value that cannot be proved
to be true or false. It is only a thought or
speculation that can generate controversies.
Opinions have not any evidence that support
them.
An opinion is believed to be true only by that
who stays it.
Opinions are exposed with biased words.
Opinions may not get into history.
Opinions may not have the force to influence
others.
Example of opinion: The comedy Friends is
still the funniest show on television.

3. References
Difference between fact and opinion, (2014). Retrieved on Oct. 22, 2014
from:
http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-fact-and-opinion/
Fact and Opinion, (2009). Retrieved on Oct. 22, 2014 from:
http://www.irsc.edu/uploadedfiles/students/academicsupportcenter/writi
nglab/fact-and-opinion.pdf
Learning Resource Center Study Skills Handout - #9, (n.d). Knowing the
difference between facts and opinions. Retrieved on Oct. 22, 2014 from:
http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/lrc/studyskills/factsandopinions.pdf