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appeals to the listener’s patriotism

“Our country should lead the way in the exploration of Mars. We have the means, the knowledge, the heart, and the obligation to study Mars for the good of all mankind.”. appeals to the listener’s patriotism.

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appeals to the listener’s patriotism

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  1. “Our country should lead the way in the exploration of Mars. We have the means,the knowledge, the heart, and the obligation to study Mars for the good of all mankind.”

  2. appeals to the listener’s patriotism “Our country should lead the way in the exploration of Mars. We have the means,the knowledge, the heart, and the obligation to study Mars for the good of all mankind.”

  3. Appeals to pride “Our country should lead the way in the exploration of Mars. We have the means,the knowledge, the heart, and the obligation to study Mars for the good of all mankind.”

  4. gives the impression that our country should • save the world “Our country should lead the way in the exploration of Mars. We have the means,the knowledge, the heart, and the obligation to study Mars for the good of all mankind.”

  5. The speaker’s personal bias is very evident; he proudly asserts that our country has the ability and the obligation to study Mars for the good of the world. You might agree or disagree with him, but his statements are not backed by facts. “Our country should lead the way in the exploration of Mars. We have the means,the knowledge, the heart, and the obligationto study Mars for the good of all mankind.”

  6. Bias or Unbias • Yet Another 49ers Failure? How Much Can Fans Take? • 49ers Defeated in Playoffs • Bold 49ers Give Their Best in Playoffs • Which statement(s) is a fact? • Which statement(s) have an opinion?

  7. Bias or Unbias • Yet Another 49ers Failure? How Much Can Fans Take? • 49ers Defeated in Playoffs • Bold 49ers Give Their Best in Playoffs • ( biased against ) • ( unbiased ) • (bias for)

  8. Bias = another name for strong feelings and opinions about a topic

  9. BEWARE!!!! • Readers need to be aware of biased writing so that they can decide for themselves whether they want to agree with the writer's viewpoint.

  10. Is this Biased? It is estimated that close to a thousand people viewed the annual Fourth of July parade. Eight floats were sponsored by various local organizations. Public officials, representatives of the fire and police departments, and scout troops marched, along with three bands.

  11. Look for bias. • Huge crowds turned out to cheer the fabulous floats. Many excellent bands provided stirring music for the spirited marchers. • The floats and the music were disappointing. The music was too loud, and the three bands were out of tune as well as out of step.

  12. Look for bias. • Huge crowds turned out to cheer the fabulous floats. Many excellent bands provided stirring music for the spirited marchers. • The floats and the music were disappointing. The music was too loud, and the three bands were out of tune as well as out of step.

  13. Look for bias. • Huge crowds turned out to cheer the fabulous floats. Many excellent bands provided stirring music for the spirited marchers. • The floats and the music were disappointing. The music was too loud, and the three bands were out of tune as well as out of step.

  14. SIGNS OF BIAS • emotional words are often a sign of bias. • stating opinions as if they are facts or showing just one side of an issue • omitting facts that might support the other side. Critical readers look for signs of bias in order to evaluate what they read.

  15. Bias or Unbiased Biased against online organ matching sites Unbiased An Internet site called MatchingDonors.com is providing a way for people in need of organ transplants to find their own donors. Advocates hail such online organ-matching sites as yet another way for people on waiting lists to get the organ they need to stay alive. Other establishments condemns the practiceas unsafe. An Internet site called MatchingDonors.com is providing a way for people in need of organ transplants to find their own donors. Advocates hail such online organ-matching sites as yet another way for the thousands of people on waiting lists to get the organ they need to stay alive. Nonetheless, much of the medical establishment still condemns the practice. According to medical ethicist Arthur Caplan, finding an organ donor online is "questionable because the people you are going to be matched with may not be people who are telling the truth."

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