Sophie Thompson

Sophie Thompson is a Short Form Content Editor for both Indy100 and The Independent. She joined in early 2022 with a focus on video-led articles covering various topics including news, internet trends, and lifestyle. Prior to this role, she worked for women's titles such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Elle. In 2021, she was a finalist for Young Digital Woman of the Year.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/sophie-thompson

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The article presents a one-sided narrative blaming Biden for the protests without providing counterarguments or context.

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • The author has a conflict of interest as they have previously worked for women's magazines which may influence their reporting.

Contradictions

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

80%

Examples:

  • The arrested student, Aidan Doyle, insists that things remained 'peaceful' but the article does not clarify if this refers to the overall situation or just his personal experience.
  • The article implies that Biden is to blame for the protests without providing any evidence or context.

Recent Articles

UCLA Protest Turns Violent: Police Use Rubber Bullets, Resulting in Multiple Injuries and Arrests

UCLA Protest Turns Violent: Police Use Rubber Bullets, Resulting in Multiple Injuries and Arrests

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 Violent clashes erupted at UCLA on Thursday as police dispersed a week-long Palestinian protest encampment, resulting in numerous injuries and arrests. Reports indicate the use of rubber bullets and other less-lethal rounds by authorities.