Media Literacy Vocab

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Definition of "media"?

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A method of communicating news and information about current events.

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Media's watchdog role?

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Keeps watch on those in power, exposing wrongdoings.

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What is an "expose"?

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A news story that exposes wrongdoings.

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What does it mean to be "biased"?

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Favor one view over another.

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What is a "sound bite" in news?

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a story said in 15 seconds or less

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When someone is "unbiased," they…

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do not favor any view

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Media as "gatekeeper":

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Decide which stories are important enough to run.

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Definition of mass media?

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methods of communicating with large numbers of people

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If media is "credible," it means:

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Believable and convincing.

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If a journalist is striving for objectivity, they aim for:

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analysis of fact without personal opinion