Media Bias

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Bias means _____________ one view over another view.

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favoring

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An author providing a balance of facts and perspectives demonstrates . . .

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Objectivity

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An article about the effects of eating chocolate every day only tells the benefits. This article is an example of which type of bias?

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bias by omission

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A reporter is writing a feature article on someone who was sentenced to prison for 7 years. He had served time over 15 years ago. Which of the following examples would be a use of negative bias through spin? Referring to the person as an "ex-con", Referring to the person as "someone who has served a 7 year sentence for a minor offense", Referring to the person as the "alleged perpetrator", Referring to him by his name.

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Referring to the person as an "ex-con"

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A reporter whose newspaper is bought mostly by people who work in the oil industry is writing an article about the impact of exhaust fumes on environment. He only uses information that suggests pollution shouldn't be a concern for everyday citizens. This article is an example of which type of bias?

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Bias by slant

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Which of the following is not an example of bias: the reporter uses multiple sources and covers both sides of the issue, the reporter only uses information from sources that readers will tend to agree with, the reporter provides factual information, but uses highly emotional language to discuss the issue, the reporter argues for a side without providing supporting info?

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the reporter uses multiple sources and covers both sides of the issue

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Bias is . . .

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Common in today's news media, Likely to show up in social media, Harmful to democracy.

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True or False: Sometimes bias may be unintentional.

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True

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True or False: Where a story is placed (ex: front page vs. page 6) can change the way a reader feels about a story.

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True

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The title of an article critical of President Biden's vaccination program is, "American Response to Coronavirus Lightyears Behind Britain." Which type of bias is being used?

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Bias by spin