The Media

A document is probably more reliable if it has been published

• recently.

• in color.

• online.

Who posted the article and is the website professional is an example of

• sponsorship

• peer review

• sourcing

Act of closely examining and judging the media.

• media criticism

• media love

• media bias

A reporter may only show the Liberal or Conservative side.

• bias by omission

• bias by joking

• bias by selection of sources

A media outlet leaves out sources that support an opposing point of view.

• bias by selection of sources

• bias by omission

• bias by story selection

A pattern of reporting news stories that coincide with a specific agenda.

• bias by selection of story

• bias by omission

• bias by placement

The news outlet reports both stories. One is one the front page and the other is on the last 2 pages.

• bias by selection of story

• bias by omission

• bias by placement

This image is an example of

• bias by selection of story

• bias by labeling

• bias by placement

A media outlet interprets a story in one way, but excludes other interpretations. The looters in the picture are Anti-American.

• bias by selection of story

• bias by labeling

• bias by spin

Several reporters ask the governor about the puppies stuck in the drain. He replies "I hate this!" A reporter writes that the governor hates puppies.

• bias by spin

• bias by labeling

• bias by omission