Author's Bias

Bias in Media

You will be writing down the definition of TONE & BIAS, and how to detect them.

Poll

Which painting shows a more favorable view of Napoleon?

• Painting #1

• Painting #2

Open Ended

Explain in 1-2 specific details that support your answer.

Look for charged words, omission, or spinning.

you'll be sharing what you find

Poll

Did this article show a clear bias?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Which of these would be an example of charged words?

• "Hughes has disgraced the nation..."

• "Those French Canadians who have volunteered..."

• "...training and recruitment posters are in English only..."

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements would be an example of spinning?

• "Hughes has managed to antagonize everyone in Quebec."

• "Let Britain finish it!"

• "He has thrown Sir Sam Hughes, his incompetent Minister of Militia, out of the Cabinet.

In one sentence, what would you say is the author's tone?

You'll be typing it out on the next slide.

Open Ended

In one sentence, what would you say is the author's tone?

Open Ended

In one sentence, what would you say is the author's tone?

Our job is to evaluate information we receive.

• look for bias/tone

• evaluate how credible information is

• makes us more aware to fight ignorance