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Determining bias

Quiz by Amy Stoudemire

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  • Q1
    Information may be biased when it:
    convincingly presents an author's point of view
    represents both sides of an issue fairly
    does not have an author
    is not supported by facts
    30s
  • Q2
    What question can you ask yourself to help you determine if information is biased?
    Has the author left out any information?
    Does this person have something to gain from telling me this?
    What key vocabulary does the author use?
    What information seems convincing?
    45s
  • Q3
    Parents always talk about how if schools had uniforms, everything would be so much easier. You wouldn’t get caught up on looks and would learn the skills you need. Fewer students would be victims of bullying or teasing, which would increase their self-esteem. I think that school uniforms would put a restriction on our creativity. We dress the way we do for a certain reason. Clothes give us expression and the ability to use color and patterns. If we all wear the same thing - a bland, ugly uniform - we don’t get to really see what people are like on the inside. Clothes don’t distract us from learning; they simply let us inspire our imaginations, and that can be a huge boost to one's confidence. This doesn’t tell you much about the writer. What can you tell about the writer based on the text?
    The writer probably has strict parents.
    The writer is probably a teenager.
    The writer probably has to wear a school uniform.
    The writer is probably a boy.
    45s
  • Q4
    Parents always talk about how if schools had uniforms, everything would be so much easier. You wouldn’t get caught up on looks and would learn the skills you need. Fewer students would be victims of bullying or teasing, which would increase their self-esteem. I think that school uniforms would put a restriction on our creativity. We dress the way we do for a certain reason. Clothes give us expression and the ability to use color and patterns. If we all wear the same thing - a bland, ugly uniform - we don’t get to really see what people are like on the inside. Clothes don’t distract us from learning; they simply let us inspire our imaginations, and that can be a huge boost to one's confidence. Does the text have a more positive or negative connotation and mood?
    The text is mostly positive in favor of uniforms.
    The text is mostly negative against uniforms.
    The text is fairly equal between positive and negative.
    45s
  • Q5
    Parents always talk about how if schools had uniforms, everything would be so much easier. You wouldn’t get caught up on looks and would learn the skills you need. Fewer students would be victims of bullying or teasing, which would increase their self-esteem. I think that school uniforms would put a restriction on our creativity. We dress the way we do for a certain reason. Clothes give us expression and the ability to use color and patterns. If we all wear the same thing - a bland, ugly uniform - we don’t get to really see what people are like on the inside. Clothes don’t distract us from learning; they simply let us inspire our imaginations, and that can be a huge boost to one's confidence. Do you think this text is biased?
    yes
    I'm not sure I understand bias
    no
    45s
  • Q6
    Let's say you wanted more information on whether introducing school uniforms would be beneficial. Which of the following might be reliable sources to ask?
    A group of students who are constantly getting in trouble at school.
    The residents of a retirement community that is across the street from a high school.
    A clothing company that makes and sells uniforms for schools.
    The principal of a school where uniforms are required.
    45s

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