Sober after years of alcoholism, I was about to drink again. Elton John saved me.

[ 15/01/2024 10:00 ] Read on theguardian.com

Report Overview: The article is a personal narrative that includes subjective experiences and opinions. While it does not present multiple sides of an issue, it does contain elements of sensationalism, appeal to emotion, and anecdotal evidence which affect its objectivity.

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Use of shocking details to provoke interest.

The article describes the author's past with dramatic and shocking details such as 'countless blackouts, urinating all over myself, gorging on cheesy chips and Domino’s Pizza in the early hours of the morning, jobs given up after just a few weeks.'

Provide a more balanced and less dramatic account of the past experiences.

Appeal to emotion

Attempting to manipulate an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.

The article uses emotionally charged language and personal anecdotes to engage the reader, such as 'I broke down. I had to admit that I couldn’t handle alcohol any more.'

Focus on factual recounting of events rather than emotional language.

Anecdotal evidence

Using personal experience or an isolated example instead of a sound argument or compelling evidence.

The article relies heavily on the author's personal journey and experiences with alcoholism and recovery, which may not be generalizable or representative of others' experiences.

Acknowledge that the story is a personal account and may not reflect the experiences of others.

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