Worksheet on BIAS—Part 3 Recognizing bias



Worksheet on BIAS—Part 3: Recognizing bias

Here are some examples of biased statements.

1. He’s one of those troubled kids from Green Street. (stereotyping — uses unfair images of a person or group)

2. Anybody who is somebody wears those jeans at Carver High. (band wagon effect — suggests you need to agree with the majority)

3. If people elect John Smith as our student council president, there will be no dances this year. (scare tactic — describes images that influence others to act out of fear)

4. Janice is friends with those kids who stole my money. Mark my words — she’ll be in trouble sooner or later. (guilt by association — a type of stereotyping)

5. No American citizen would ever support that candidate for senate. (appeal to Patriotism — questions a person’s love for country)

6. If Reagan liked jellybeans, that’s the best choice for candy. (testimonials — uses the opinions of well-known people to sway decision-making.)

7. Lose weight in 10 days with this diet plan. (partial truth--results are too good to be true.)



Now pretend you are writing an article on a topic of your choosing. Write three statements include language that cues the reader of your own bias on the topic.

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