Newspaper Basics

What are some common indicators of bias in a news article?

• Objective reporting

• Diverse perspectives

• In-depth analysis

• Sensationalized headlines, lack of credible sources, selective reporting, loaded language, omission of relevant information

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How can you differentiate between a news article and an opinion piece?

• Verify if the article contains personal anecdotes

• Check if the article is written in a formal tone

• Look for the presence of advertisements in the article

• To differentiate between a news article and an opinion piece, look for the presence of factual information presented objectively in the news article, while the opinion piece will contain personal opinions or interpretations.

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Explain the importance of interpreting infographics and charts in a news article.

• It is unnecessary to interpret infographics and charts in news articles as they are self-explanatory

• Interpreting infographics and charts in a news article is irrelevant as they are often misleading

• Interpreting infographics and charts in a news article is crucial for simplifying complex data, engaging readers, and providing a quick overview of key points.

• Infographics and charts in news articles are only for decoration and do not add value

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What are some red flags to look for when evaluating the credibility of a news source?

• Consistent use of proper grammar

• Biased language, lack of author attribution, sensationalism, lack of verifiable sources, frequent spelling or grammatical errors

• Frequent use of emojis

• Lack of engaging headlines

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Describe a situation where a news article might be considered biased.

• When a news article presents both sides of an issue equally

• When a news article is based on verified facts and evidence

• When a news article selectively includes facts, quotes, or statistics that support a particular political ideology or agenda while ignoring or downplaying opposing viewpoints.

• When a news article is written by a journalist with years of experience

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Identify and explain the different types of articles commonly found in newspapers.

• Entertainment articles, sports articles, business articles, and weather articles

• News articles, feature articles, editorial articles, and opinion articles

• Biographical articles, scientific articles, educational articles, and travel articles

• Interview articles, review articles, advertisement articles, and obituary articles

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Why is it important to consider the author's background when evaluating a news source?

• The author's background has no impact on the credibility of the news source

• It is irrelevant to know the author's background when evaluating a news source

• Considering the author's background can lead to misinformation

• It is important to consider the author's background when evaluating a news source to understand potential biases, motivations, and expertise that may influence the content.

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How can headlines in news articles sometimes be misleading?

• Headlines are written by robots

• Headlines are always accurate

• Headlines provide too much information

• Headlines can be misleading due to oversimplification, sensationalism, or lack of context.

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Discuss the role of statistics in news articles and how they can be manipulated.

• Statistics in news articles are always accurate and cannot be manipulated.

• Statistics in news articles provide credibility and evidence but can be manipulated through various means.

• Statistics in news articles are irrelevant and should not be considered.

• Statistics in news articles are only used for entertainment purposes.

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What steps can you take to verify the accuracy of information presented in a news article?

• Don't fact-check claims

• Cross-reference with multiple sources, check author and publication credibility, look for bias, verify publication date, fact-check claims

• Ignore the author and publication credibility

• Only trust information from one source

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