Evaluating & Analyzing Media Sources Quiz

If you read an article from a newspaper with a title that read, "Climate Change is Caused by Farmers' Lack of Consideration for the World," this would be an example of what?

• Purpose

• Bias

• Credibility

• Thought

Jenny is a Democrat and only reads news articles and watches news shows that align with her Democratic beliefs. She does not like to read or listen to anything that opposes her viewpoints. Which type of bias is Jenny displaying?

Anton traveled to England and asked a person in his hotel where the elevator was. He became frustrated when they didn't understand what he meant. Finally, a woman said, "Oh you mean where's the lift?" What type of bias did Anton display?

Antonio Brown is a better athlete than Serena Williams because he is a man. What type of bias is this?

Would you agree with the statement that all people are biased? Explain your reasoning for the way you answer, giving detail and support.

An author who wrote an article for a newspaper. She is viewed on the world stage as an expert in her field, she has a great reputation for integrity and reliability and is known for writing factual information that can be verified. How would you describe her as an author?

• Biased

• Unpurposeful

• Credible

• Unreliable

Why is credibility crucial for building trust and making informed decisions by the viewership?

What is the reason why someone writes, posts, or talks etc. called?

What are the three primary purposes of an author?

What would you say is the newscaster's MAIN purpose (in context of what we learned were the author's 3 primary purposes)?