Fact or opinion. Obviously fact is based on something proven. Opinion is idea you, yourself and/or others see to be true even though it may not be. As far as research papers go fact are the best to use in papers. We've been taught to use them since elementary school, they are the best way to prove a point. I really have nothing more to say except that opinions are weak arguments and fact make for a strong paper. I"m now typing for the heck of it because 7 minutes isn't up yet. What's the deal with 7 minutes anyway. Why 7 minutes?????????????????