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Bias Detection

Bias Detection. I will be able to critique news articles and videos gauging the degree of bias, the purpose for the bias, and the impression the messages leave on others. By PresenterMedia.com. Bias: Definition.

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Bias Detection

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  1. Bias Detection I will be able to critique news articles and videos gauging the degree of bias, the purpose for the bias, and the impression the messages leave on others. By PresenterMedia.com

  2. Bias: Definition • Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary: “bias: an inclination of temperament or outlook; especially : a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment.” What are some synonyms for “bias”? bent, tendency, disposition, inclination, partiality

  3. Watch the following video (7 minutes) • http://www.today.com/video/today/46806594#46806594 • What is the video about? • What is the “news angle”? In other words—what makes this “newsworthy”? • 3. What is the point of view, position, or claim of the Matt Lauer (NBC News) and the parents? • 4. Identify one statement that reflects the reporter’s position on the issue. • 5. What information is provided to counterbalance this point of view, or provide some “balance” in the reporting?

  4. Did you see or hear anything that might be biased? How does the content of this news story impact viewers?

  5. Next: Read this blog. • http://reisnervetbehavior.com/blog/2012/03/22/should-young-children-have-their-own-service-dogs/

  6. What verbs and adjectives does the writer use to describe the dog in the video? What verbs and adjectives does the writer use to describe the little girl? On what site is the blog located? What does that suggest to you? Do you feel it is unfairly biased? Why or why not?

  7. Read the following article assigned to your group and answer the questions posted on today’s webpage. Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23876287/animal-advocates-criticize-st-paul-police-stance-on-k-9-vests http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/02/12/st-paul-police-k9-killed-suspect-shot-by-officer/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-d-shojai-cabc/pets-disease-detection_b_901821.html http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jul/18/health/la-he-service-dogs-20110718/2 http://veterantraveler.com/va-to-pay-for-service-dogs/ Group 4 Group 5

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