Cornell hate prof is a stain on the academy — and there are hundreds just like him.

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Report Overview: The article contains several manipulations including biased language, unbalanced reporting, appeal to emotion, and ad hominem attacks. These manipulations significantly reduce the objectivity of the article.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Russell Rickford (30)

Cornell University (60)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Cornell University

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Biased language

Using language that unfairly portrays one side in a negative light.

Phrases like 'toxic brew,' 'perverse reaction,' and 'poisonous clichés' are examples of biased language used to describe Rickford and his views.

Use neutral language to describe Rickford's statements and actions.

Avoid using emotionally charged words that can bias the reader.

Unbalanced reporting

Presenting one side of the story more favorably than the other.

The article focuses heavily on condemning Rickford without providing a balanced view of his perspective or the context of his statements.

Include more context about Rickford's statements and the reasons behind his views.

Provide a balanced view by including perspectives from those who support Rickford or share his views.

Appeal to emotion

Using emotional language to persuade the reader.

The article uses emotionally charged language to evoke a strong negative reaction towards Rickford, such as 'slaughter of hundreds of people' and 'burning of people alive.'

Present the facts without using emotionally charged language.

Allow the reader to form their own opinion based on the information provided.

Ad hominem attacks

Attacking the person rather than addressing their arguments.

The article attacks Rickford personally by calling him a 'stain on the academy' and suggesting that he is part of a 'disease' in American higher education.

Focus on critiquing Rickford's statements and actions rather than attacking him personally.

Avoid using derogatory language to describe individuals.

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