Question

finding an authors bias

we should give up the useless fight with our students and buy phones for them instead. some kinds of screen time work well in school. research, for example, is sometimes done more effectively online rather than tracking down print sources in a library. screens also help us connect with people in other locations, creating new digital pen pals. screens can also be integrated into the classroom to enhance learning instead of distracting from it.

which statement is an example of bias?

• \we should give up the useless fight with our students and buy phones for them instead.\

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esearch, for example, is sometimes done more effectively online rather than tracking down print sources in a library.\

• \screens also help us connect with people in other locations, creating new digital pen pals.\
• \screens can also be integrated into the classroom to enhance learning instead of distracting from it.\

Explanation:

Define bias in text

Using the Identifying Bias knowledge point, bias is a strong, one-sided opinion or prejudice that lacks objective, balanced evidence.

Analyze the first option

The statement "We should give up the useless fight with our students and buy phones for them instead" uses highly subjective, emotionally charged language ("useless fight") to push a specific, non-neutral viewpoint.

Analyze the second option

The statement "Research, for example, is sometimes done more effectively online rather than tracking down print sources in a library" presents a general observation about research methods rather than a highly subjective, biased claim.

Analyze the third option

The statement "Screens also help us connect with people in other locations, creating new digital pen pals" describes a factual benefit of screens without using emotionally charged, biased language.

Analyze the fourth option

The statement "Screens can also be integrated into the classroom to enhance learning instead of distracting from it" presents a reasoned argument about educational integration rather than an unfair, biased assertion.

Answer:

• (A) "We should give up the useless fight with our students and buy phones for them instead." (Correct answer)
• (B) "Research, for example, is sometimes done more effectively online rather than tracking down print sources in a library."
• (C) "Screens also help us connect with people in other locations, creating new digital pen pals."
• (D) "Screens can also be integrated into the classroom to enhance learning instead of distracting from it."