Task 2. Bias Detectives. Analyze the following paragraphs and see
if they are biased or not biased. If the text is biased, identify the
author's bias.
1.
In this time of pandemic, everyone is encouraged to
boost the immune system by eating healthy. I believe that becoming
a vegetarian is the healthiest way to keep myself protected against
Covid19.
Is the text biased or not biased? If it is biased, what is the author's
bias, is it for or against?
2. Many people say that fluency in speaking English
does not determine intelligence. In schools, students who are good
in English are not as good in Math. However, those who can speak
in English are often tagged as smarter than those who are good in
Math.
Is the text biased or not biased? If it is biased, what is the author's
bias, is it for or against?
3. Filipinos top the rank of social media users in Asia. It
has become an important part in our everyday lives. According to
business inquirer.net (2019), a Filipino spends an average of 4
hours and 12 minutes per day on social media sites for
communication, information, and entertainment.
Is the text biased or not biased? If it is biased, what is the author's
bias, is it for or against?