News Media Objectivity vs. Subjectivity

What does it mean when news is described as "objective"?

• It is based on one person's opinion.

• It includes lots of pictures and graphics.

• It presents facts without personal feelings or biases.

• It focuses on stories about objects.

What does "subjective" news include?

• Only facts and no opinions.

• Personal feelings, thoughts, or opinions.

• Information from robots.

• News about sports only.

Why is it important for news to be objective?

• So it can be more colorful.

• To make it more interesting.

• To ensure it is fair and balanced.

• To make it longer.

Can a news story be both objective and subjective?

• Yes, if it presents facts but also includes the reporter's opinion.

• No, it's impossible.

• Only on Tuesdays.

• Yes, but only in comic books.

What is an example of a subjective statement in news?

• "The city council voted 4-1 to pass the bill."

• "The weather today will be sunny with a high of 75 degrees."

• "In my opinion, the new park is a waste of money."

• "7 out of 10 people prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla."

How can you tell if a news report is objective?

• It has a lot of advertisements.

• It presents multiple viewpoints.

• The reporter is smiling.

• It is very short.

What should you do if you read a news story that seems very subjective?

• Ignore all news from that source.

• Look for additional sources to get a more complete picture.

• Believe everything it says.

• Only share it with your friends.

Why might some news sources choose to be subjective?

• To provide entertainment.

• To influence the reader's opinion.

• Because they don't know the facts.

• To make the news shorter.

What is a sign that a news source might be objective?

• It uses emotional language.

• It cites where its information comes from.

• It only tells one side of the story.

• It has a lot of pictures.

What does it mean if a news article is biased?

• It is very long.

• It leans towards one viewpoint without considering others.

• It is written by a famous person.

• It includes many dates and statistics.