News websites, TV news, radio news, and newspapers can all contain both opinion pieces and news stories, but how can you tell the difference? With real-life examples and historical facts, this fascinating book shows readers how to differentiate between these two major sections of any news product and what to keep in mind when reading, listening, or watching. They'll also learn how to pick out those times when the two cross over and how to be discerning when making good judgments about the news they consume.

Includes index.

Cracking the code -- Sections of a newspaper -- What is news? -- Types of news -- What is opinion? -- Types of opinion -- Words matter -- Spotting the difference -- Identifying opinion online -- Television news -- Bias in the news -- Why it matters -- Go forth and learn!.