Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.
Understanding
- I can explain what bias is and how it differs from having a position. (Guide: “Bias”; Practice question 5)
- I can explain how the degree to which a source considers other positions shows its degree of bias. (Guide: “Bias”; Practice question 3)
- I can list common limitations of evidence. (Guide: “Limitations”; Practice question 2)
- I can explain why bias and limitations are different. (Guide: “Limitations”; Practice question 2)
Skills
- I can identify signs of bias in a source (interest, loaded language, omission). (Guide: Worked example 1, Step 2; Practice question 1)
- I can identify limitations of a source’s evidence. (Guide: Worked example 1, Step 3; Practice question 2)
- I can compare sources by degree of bias. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice questions 3 and 7)
- I can write a sentence that uses a biased or limited source responsibly. (Guide: “Acknowledging and accounting for limitations”; Practice questions 4 and 8)
Reasoning
- I can say what a biased source can still be used for. (Guide: “Common misconceptions”; Practice question 6)
- I can adjust my claim to match what limited evidence can show. (Guide: “Acknowledging and accounting for limitations”; Practice question 8)
- I can use independent evidence to cover a source’s gap. (Guide: Worked example 1, Step 5; Practice question 8)
- I can write a one-sentence evaluation of a source’s reliability. (Guide: Worked example 2, Step 5; Practice questions 6 and 7)