Is It Biased?

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a tool for analyzing the potential bias in a source being considered for research. It prompts the user to detail the source and examine its relevance to the research topic or question. Questions are aimed at discerning whether the source presents the issue in a positive, negative, or neutral manner, if it offers multiple perspectives, and whether the information is supported by facts and evidence. The final question invites a personal assessment of the source’s bias, asking for a justification of the user’s viewpoint.

The worksheet is crafted to instruct students on how to identify bias within informational sources. It teaches them to evaluate the tone of the content, the inclusivity of different viewpoints, and the presence of supporting evidence. This exercise is crucial in developing the ability to critically appraise sources for reliability and fairness. It encourages students to form their own reasoned judgments about the credibility and potential partiality of the information they may use in their research.