2.4.2 - Detecting Bias
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Practice Questions
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What is objectivity?
💡 Hint: Think about how news should be reported.
What is bias?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when opinions seep into facts.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does 'objectivity' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about straight news reporting.
True or False: All editorial content is biased.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of editorials.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a given news article and detail how it could lead to biased perceptions based on word choice, tone, and omitted information.
💡 Hint: Pay attention to emotionally charged language and missing viewpoints.
Construct a brief editorial on a current event while intentionally including two opposing biases; then analyze how each bias shapes the narrative differently.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how different perspectives can influence reader interpretation.
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