Bias
Define bias...
An assumed expression of partiality or prejudice for or against an idea, person, or object.
Sources published within what amount of time have more potential for credibility...
Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey...
Homer
The history of written history...
Historiography
Seeing for one's self
Autopsy
What kind information can an author omit from their writing, and why would they do this?
Free response.
True or False: Facebook and Reddit are fine to cite as sources.
False.
Homer
The Father of History
Herodotus
Someone else's eye-witness account
Opsis
Give an example of how positive or negative words impact the tone or intention of a source...
Free response (Example: How soldiers write about the enemy in war).
What does it mean to be skeptical when appropriate in reading a source?
Be willing to question, but acknowledge the facts.
Explain how Homer influenced Greek values and culture...
Provided a common set of values for Greek people to live out.
Wrote The Histories...
Herodotus
Hearsay...
Akoe
What can a writer do to check for bias in a piece before they publish it?
Free response (Example: Present all sides of the story and their arguments, make sure their info is factual, etc.)
Good academic databases...
JSTOR, Academic Search Premier, Google Scholar
Homer's works emphasized the qualities of...
Heroism, nobility, living well.
A recollection of Herodotus' travels throughout the ancient Eastern world...
The Histories
Tradition.
Ta Lagomena
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Name at least 2 types of websites that maintain definite source credibility... (.com, .net, .org???)
.edu, .gov
What are 2 major lessons from Homer's works?
Disgrace due to dishonor is the worst that can happen to a hero...
A short life of glorious deeds is considered far superior to a long life of peace.
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This Roman historian called Herodotus the "Father of History".
Cicero.