Unit 4: Media -- Check for Understanding (12/4)

vague, dramatic or sensational language

• Spin

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Opinions as Facts

• Sensationalism/Emotionalism

information is presented in a way that gives a shock or makes a deep impression

• Spin

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Opinions as Facts

• Sensationalism/Emotionalism

the use of subjective language or statements under the guise of objectivity

• Spin

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Opinions as Facts

• Sensationalism/Emotionalism

to make claims without supporting evidence

• Spin

• Unsubstantiated Claims

• Opinions as Facts

• Sensationalism/Emotionalism

cherry-picking information or data to support one side, while ignoring another perspective

• Mudslinging/Ad hominem

• Mind Reading

• Slant

• Flawed Logic

the assumption of another person's thoughts or feelings

• Mudslinging/Ad hominem

• Mind Reading

• Slant

• Flawed Logic

misrepresenting people’s opinions or arriving at conclusions that are not justified by evidence

• Mudslinging/Ad hominem

• Mind Reading

• Slant

• Flawed Logic

when unfair or insulting things are said about someone in order to damage their reputation

• Mudslinging/Ad hominem

• Mind Reading

• Slant

• Flawed Logic

to mention claims, theories, or statements without including background information or linking to supporting articles

• Omission

• Omission of Source Attribution

• Story Choice & Placement

• Subjective Adjectives

to choose not to cover certain stories or leave out information and perspectives of an alternative viewpoint

• Omission

• Omission of Source Attribution

• Story Choice & Placement

• Subjective Adjectives