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WorksheetsAuthor's Perspective, Purpose, and Bias
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
What are the three reasons an author has for writing?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
Purple, Indigo, Exercise
Geographical, Ideological, Medium Type
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What is the definition of bias?
When an author uses a table, chart, graph, map, photo, etc. to support information provided in his/her argument
prejudice or a preconceived judgment or an opinion formed without just grounds (fair basis) or sufficient knowledge (good enough understanding).
When the author adds in unnecessary words to make the writing more interesting
What is the definition of persuade?
the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.
the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.
he/she will want you to believe his/her position.
What is the definition of inform?
the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.
the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.
he/she will want you to believe his/her position.
is mrs lambert the best teacher
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What is the definition of entertain?
the text will tell a story and/or describe characters, settings, or events.
the text will include information intended to teach the reader something.
he/she will want you to believe his/her position.
How does geography influence bias?
because individuals and groups of people have different sets of beliefs which lead to a difference in opinion (bias).
because our perception of everyday human life varies from location to location.
because who authors work for determines what they can write. Often, authors are required to write in a way that agrees with or supports their boss’s own bias.
How does institutional affiliation influence bias?
because individuals and groups of people have different sets of beliefs which lead to a difference in opinion (bias).
because our perception of everyday human life varies from location to location.
because who authors work for determines what they can write. Often, authors are required to write in a way that agrees with or supports their boss’s own bias.
How does ideology influence bias?
because individuals and groups of people have different sets of beliefs which lead to a difference in opinion (bias).
because our perception of everyday human life varies from location to location.
because who authors work for determines what they can write. Often, authors are required to write in a way that agrees with or supports their boss’s own bias.
How does medium type influence bias?
because individuals and groups of people have different sets of beliefs which lead to a difference in opinion (bias).
affect the reliability of news as well as the impact a story may have. For example, the medium of social media does not always provide accurate news because popularity causes topics to trend, not accuracy.
because who authors work for determines what they can write. Often, authors are required to write in a way that agrees with or supports their boss’s own bias.
When an author leaves one side of an argument out over and over
Bias by Omission
Bias by Source Selection
Bias by Labeling
When the number of sources used to support both sides of an argument are not even (one side is more supported than the other) or when certain sources are selected over others (picking and choosing which sources the author wants to use)
Bias by Placement
Bias by Labeling
Bias by Source Selection
A measure of how important the editor considers a story. Stories deemed most important are covered at the beginning of a newscast (top of the hour) or given a front-page headline in a newspaper
Bias by Placement
Bias by Labeling
Bias by Spin
Advice columns, letters to the editor, or political cartoons
intentionally biased media
unintentionally biased media
What is the purpose of intentionally biased media?
To involve the community, to start a reform, to influence action, to start a discussion
To make people buy a new product
To make people vote for a democratic candidate
To make people vote for a republican candidate
When the author adds in unnecessary words to make the writing more interesting
Intentionally biased media
Unintentionally biased media
When an author uses a table, chart, graph, map, photo, etc. to support information provided in his/her argument
positive text structure
negative text structure
When an author uses an unflattering picture of someone/something to make the situation appear negative/worse than it is
Positive text feature
Negative text feature
Match the following-Negative vs Positive Experiences
Poe's adoptive father left him in debt
Negative
Poe was expelled from West Point
Positive
Poe's mother and father die
Negative
Poe marries his true love
Negative
Poe publishes many books of poetry
Positive
Calling someone a "liberal" "racist" "conservative" "communist"
bias by spin
bias by placement
bias by labeling
