Writing 10 (Ayik): Avoiding Research Bias

Pre-video discussion questions:

• Do you believe that Bigfoot really exists? Why or why not?
• Have any of you done serious research on the subject of Bigfoot, Sasquatch, yetis, etc.?
• Have any of you ever seen Bigfoot or some other type of man-beast?

Consider these questions as we watch a video narrated by researcher Mike Rugg. He will be discussing his own experience with Bigfoot and academic bias.

YouTube Video: Researcher Mike Rugg talks about his Bigfoot Sightings and Academic Bias http://youtu.be/jPLxbN52Mn4(9:25 minutes)

Post-video discussion questions:

1. What kind of researcher bias did Mike Rugg encounter from his professor while he was a student at Stanford?

2. Would you consider Mike Rugg an unbiased researcher? Why or why not?