Identifying bias
- 2. Bias is a: BENT, TENDENCY b: an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially: a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment: PREJUDICE Author’s use bias to persuade the reader into thinking a certain way.
- 3. Examples of Bias Campaign Commercials: Candidates use these commercials with the intention of getting the viewer’s vote. See the attached Youtube videos on class website for examples.
- 4. Checking for Bias on the internet Step One: Identify the main idea or topic Step Two: Identify the purpose or intentions Step Three: Identify the source of the site Step Four: Look for facts Step Five: Look for biases Step Six: Compare the lists Step Seven: Formulate a decisions