Toolkit 12 Cognitive Biases Explained – How to Think Better and More Logically Removing Bias Cognitive biases are flaws in logical thinking that clear the path to bad decisions, so learning about these ideas can reduce errors in your thought process, leading to a more successful life. These biases are very closely related to logical fallacies, which may help you win an argument or present information better. Resource Type: Video Categories: Evaluating
Toolkit Alt-PressWatch, Ethnic NewsWatch, & GenderWatch How to use the interface for the following three databases: Alt-Press Watch (full-text articles from alternative and independent presses); Ethnic NewsWatch (articles from ethnic and minority presses); and GenderWatch (focus in the impact of gender in many subject areas). Resource Type: Handouts Categories: Finding
Toolkit Authors, Authorship, Responsible Use of Other’s Work Students divide into smaller groups to discuss questions about authorship, author’s rights, and plagiarism. Resource Type: In-class activities Categories: Citing
Toolkit Beware Online “Filter Bubbles” As Web companies strive to tailor their services (including news and search results) to our personal tastes, there’s a dangerous unintended consequence: we get trapped in a “filter bubble” and don’t get exposed to information that could challenge or broaden our worldview. Eli Pariser argues powerfully that this will ultimately prove to be bad for us and bad for democracy. Resource Type: Video Categories: Evaluating
Toolkit Bias Detection Building on the example of sports fans, this video illustrates how bias is a common and sometimes productive part of how we communicate. It also shows how bias can cause problems when it’s hidden or not detected. Resource Type: Video Categories: Evaluating