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Explore Bias : Understand Bias Lesson

Understanding Bias in the News

Bias by Emily Bredberg

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What should you do?

How to combat bias

Be aware of your own bias
It is easy to find yourself in an echo chamber, where you read stories and interact with people who share your opinions.  

To gain a deeper understanding, it is important to look beyond sources and stories that merely confirm your opinion.  

 

Read a variety of perspectives

Seek out other perspectives. What do others say about this topic or issue?

The following resources may help you find additional perspectives about current and historic topics. 

Bias Ladder Sort Activity

Bias Sort Activity

Below are headlines related to fracking. Sort them by bias.

Is hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, a safe way to extract natural gas?

Fracking Pro and Con Arguements

“Hydrofracking.” Issues & Controversies, Infobase, 31 Oct. 2011, https://icof.infobase.com/articles/QXJ0aWNsZVRleHQ6MTYxNjQ=?aid=15676.

 

 


 

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