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Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

Part One

THE MORE YOU KNOW (THE LESS YOU KNOW) - If you're a critical thinker, you know you gotta watch the story below
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Separating fact from opinion and weighing the validity of competing facts can be overwhelming. Don’t be overwhelmed! Dawna Friesen – an award-winning journalist and the anchor of Global National – wants to help.
 
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  • Have we forgotten the value of mainstream media or has mainstream media lost its values?
  • How important is it to think critically about the information we consume? Can the media help us be better critical thinkers?
  • Can good questions overcome bias or will bias always filter through in the questions we ask?
  • Are we equipped to separate good research from fake news if how we see the world is so clearly coloured by our biases?
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Part Two

Your teacher will direct you to the activities below that will help you with your project.

Bias in Visual Stories

How do you identify artistic bias or even bias in the media? Why is it important to understand? We can help!

Find out!

Self-Reflection

Take the time to re-reflect on your values and upbringing in order to better understand your biases and how they influence your opinions.

Reflect

Bias Analysis

Is your final project being influenced by your bias? Is that a good thing? Is that a bad thing? Time to analyze your project for blind spots.

Go!

Find Common Ground

Compare two well-known visual stories - one you like and one you don't - and work to find the commonalities.

Begin

The Art of Disagreeing

Is it possible to disagree respectfully? Absolutely! Learn and practice how to disagree without being disagreeable.

Learn more

Fake News

What is fake news? How to determine a reliable source of information? We'll help you separate fact from fiction.

So fake

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Resources From the Curated Library

Prototyping in Policy — What For?!

Prototyping in Policy — What For?! Sub-Category: Prototyping Source: Medium File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: Does prototyping work in policy-making? Web Link: https://medium.com/legal-design-and-innovation/prototyping-in-policy-what-for-c7c567d922ec

Working Prototypes Vs. Ideas: Which Should Entrepreneurs Pitch?

Working Prototypes Vs. Ideas: Which Should Entrepreneurs Pitch? Bias: Centre Right Sub-Category: Pitches Source: Forbes File Type: Article Overview: First idea or prototype: which should you pitch? Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hbsworkingknowledge/2016/04/06/working-prototypes-vs-ideas-which-should-entrepreneurs-pitch/#7357cbbd5df8

The Importance of Prototyping for People & Culture

The Importance of Prototyping for People & Culture Sub-Category: Prototyping Source: Mind the Product File Type: Video Overview: How prototyping can help address complex societal debates Web Link: https://www.mindtheproduct.com/importance-prototyping-people-culture/

Impartial journalism is laudable. But false balance is dangerous

Bias: Centre Left Sub-Category: Journalism Source: The Guardian File Type: Essay/Analysis Overview: Objectivity is laudable, but false balance is dangerous Web Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/nov/08/impartial-journalism-is-laudable-but-false-balance-is-dangerous

Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion

Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion Sub-Category: Fact vs Opinion Source: Literacy Ideas File Type: Guide Overview: Looking at the difference between fact and opinion Web Link: https://www.literacyideas.com/teaching-fact-and-opinion
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Additional Resources

Art Resources

Problem Solving and Your Story

Visual Storytelling Resources
First you came up with a list of questions and then you researched the answers. Great! With this information, now you're almost equipped to...
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Bridge the Gap

Visual Storytelling Resources
Why is it important to bridge your gaps in knowledge? Better understanding: When you bridge the gaps in your knowledge, you gain a better understanding of...
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Discussion

Visual Storytelling Resources
Arrange the class into a circle of chairs so that you are all facing each other. Having completed one of the previous activities (Truth vs...
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Finding Common Ground

Careers Resources
Finding common ground is important because it promotes understanding, builds trust, facilitates problem-solving, and encourages respect. By finding common ground, people can work together...
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Chapters

Chapter One

The System of Things

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Chapter Two

The Context of It All

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Chapter Three

We Don’t Know What We Don’t Know

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Chapter Four

Hard Stuff is Hard

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Chapter Five

Here’s How

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Chapter Six

Your Turn

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Chapter Seven

Dig Deeper

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Chapter Eight

Be Better

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Chapter Nine

Own Your Hypocrisy

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Chapter Ten

Keep Going

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Chapter Eleven

One Last Thing

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Chapter Twelve

The End (of the Beginning)

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