Lesson 34: Bias Detection

Bias Detection > MODULE 34 // CRITICAL THINKING Mission: Read the two news reports about the same event. Identify which one is neutral (fact-based) and which one is biased (opinion-based). Hover over the highlighted words to check. Report A City Council Approves New Park Plan The City Council voted yesterday to build a new park downtown. The project will cost $1 Million . Construction is scheduled to begin in May 2026 . Report B Council Wastes Money on Useless Park The City Council has decided to dump a shocking $1 Million on a muddy field. Taxpayers are furious about this disaster of a project. Bias Check 1. Which report uses emotional language (Bias)? Report A Report B 2. Which word from Report B is an OPINION? $1 Million Council Useless 3. What is the factual cost of the project? It is free $1 Million A shocking amount