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Speech and Debate Tips: How to Spot Bias in Sources (And Why It's Important!)

🕵️‍♀️ Not all sources are reliable—here’s how to spot bias!

In debate, your argument is only as strong as your evidence. But how do you know if a source is trustworthy?


In this video, you’ll learn:

✅ What “bias” means and how to recognize it

✅ Red flags like emotional language or one-sided arguments

✅ Why it’s important to check who wrote the article and why

✅ How to cross-check multiple sources to find reliable evidence


For example: if a fast-food company writes about school lunches, their perspective may be biased. Learning to notice these details will make your arguments smarter and stronger. 💡


🎓 Want your child to develop sharper critical thinking? Our virtual speech and debate classes teach kids how to analyze sources, argue with evidence, and communicate with confidence.


#Debate #DebateCoach #CriticalThinking #DebateClass #SpeechAndDebate #Bias #ResearchSkills #KidsDebate

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In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ What “bias” means and how to recognize it
✅ Red flags like emotional language or one-sided arguments
✅ Why it’s important to check who wrote the article and why
✅ How to cross-check multiple sources to find reliable evidence

For example: if a fast-food company writes about school lunches, their perspective may be biased. Learning to notice these details will make your arguments smarter and stronger. 💡

🎓 Want your child to develop sharper critical thinking? Our virtual speech and debate classes teach kids how to analyze sources, argue with evidence, and communicate with confidence.

#Debate #DebateCoach #CriticalThinking #DebateClass #SpeechAndDebate #Bias #ResearchSkills #KidsDebate

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