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Bias, Opinion, and Slanting. What’s the difference?. BIAS First, you have a bias… We all have it We cannot always help it We’re not always aware of it BIAS is where our OPINIONS come from. OPINION Second, you develop an opinion… The opinions you have are a result of your bias
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Bias, Opinion, and Slanting What’s the difference?
BIAS • First, you have a bias… • We all have it • We cannot always help it • We’re not always aware of it • BIAS is where our OPINIONS come from
OPINION • Second, you develop an opinion… • The opinions you have are a result of your bias • The result of your experiences • Your thoughts and feelings about something
SLANTING • Third, you want everyone to have the same opinion!... • When someone wants to CONVINCE you or SWAY you to have the same OPINION as them • Typically done through pieces of writing (ex: newspaper or magazine articles) • Also done through ADVERTISING (ex: political ads)
BIAS leads to OPINIONS • OPINIONS lead to SLANTING • You SLANT things to get everyone on your side!