EXAMINING BIASES
MADE BY THE AUTHOR
LESSON COMPETENCIES
01 determine various social, moral, and
economic issues discussed in the text
listened to
02 examine biases made by the author
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BIAS
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BIAS BIASES
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• is the preference or opinion that THE AUTHOR
prevents one from approaching
something with a natural point of
view
• prejudice in favor of or against
one thing, person, or group
compared with another, usually
in a way considered to be unfair
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You are THE AUTHOR
biased
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What is your favorite THE AUTHOR
flavor of ice cream?
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Favorite = Bias
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Which do you prefer MADE BY
THE AUTHOR
dogs or cats?
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REMEMBER: BIASES
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• Biases is not always bad. THE AUTHOR
• Humans are not robot.
• We have our own
opinion.
• But bias does not belong
in some types of non-
fiction.
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How are author’s biases detected? THE AUTHOR
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• Authors are not being specific
• Authors make broad statements
• Authors present evidence that
seem to support only one side of
an issue.
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• Authors overstating something
• Authors stretching the truth
• Author use words that are too
sensational, dramatic, emotional,
or strong.
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• Author’s words are design to make
you emotional, either in a good/bad
way
• Authors make claims that magnify
either the good or bad side of a group
or idea, but not both.
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• Authors fail to cite his sources, and
thus bases his/her arguments solely on
his own opinion.
• Authors fail to present any argument
that may counter his/her claims.
• The way the author feels/believes
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• Dogs are social creatures by
nature, while cats tend to be
less independent on their
owners for affection and
attention. Of course, there
are exemptions to this rule.
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• Many students are
occasionally tempted to
play games on their
netbooks during class.
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• Congressman Smith was
raised in rural Indiana.
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• A recent study by the
National Ice Cream
Association showed that
65% of Filipinos prefer
chocolate ice cream.
“ For God will bring every deed into
“
judgment, with every secret thing,
whether good or evil.
ECCLESIASTES 12:14
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