Lesson: Identifying Bias

Question 1

You should be…

Answer 1

very skeptical when it comes to reading. Pay attention to detail.

Question 2

Vetting Sources

Answer 2

-Who or what is the source of the writing/article you are reading?

-If from a person, who is the person? Who does that person work for?

-If the information comes form a company.. which company? What goods and services does that company provide?

Question 3

Authority

Answer 3

A trusted source for decisions, instructions, and information.

Question 4

To have a person’s authority in writing means

Answer 4

you trust and rely on the source.

Question 5

What is an scope in authority ?

Answer 5

The portion where the authority is relevant.

Question 6

Media

Answer 6

-Who published this information?
-Who is the author?
-Can they be trusted?
-Do they have a good reputation or are they likely to be biased?
-Can you reach or contact the publisher?

Question 7

Conflict of Interest

Answer 7

Watch out for conflict of interest, when the writer has two different interests and one goal.