Lateral Reading _Media Bias Summative

What is media bias by "spin"?

• Including more sources that support one view over another.

• Ignoring facts that tend to disprove liberal or conservative beliefs.

• The story has only one interpretation of an event or policy, excluding other views.

• Tagging politicians and groups with extreme labels.

Answer explanation

Media bias by 'spin' occurs when a story presents only one interpretation of an event or policy, thereby excluding other viewpoints. This limits the audience's understanding and reinforces a singular narrative.

Which of the following is an example of "bias by omission"?

• Labeling a conservative as an "expert."

• A news outlet not covering stories that support the opposite political spectrum.

• Placing a political story in a prominent place on a webpage.

• Reporting a news story with a neutral tone.

Answer explanation

Bias by omission occurs when a news outlet fails to cover stories that provide a balanced view, such as those supporting the opposite political spectrum. This choice exemplifies that by highlighting selective reporting.

What is "lateral reading"?

• Reading vertically to find the main points.

• Reading across multiple sources to verify the reliability of information.

• Immediately clicking on the first search result.

• Reading only one news source.

Answer explanation

Lateral reading involves checking multiple sources to confirm the accuracy and reliability of information, rather than relying on a single source or the first search result.

Which skill involves answering the question "Who's behind the information?"

• Vertical reading

• Click restraint

• Fact-checking

• Lateral reading

Answer explanation

Lateral reading involves checking the credibility of information by looking at multiple sources and asking "Who's behind the information?" This skill helps assess the reliability of the content.

What does "click restraint" refer to?

• Avoiding all search results on a search engine.

• Reviewing search results carefully before clicking on them.

• Only clicking on sponsored links.

• Automatically trusting the first result on a search engine.

Answer explanation

"Click restraint" refers to the practice of reviewing search results carefully before clicking on them, ensuring informed choices rather than impulsively selecting the first option or only sponsored links.

Bias by "placement" can be identified by:

• The tone of the article.

• The position of a story within a newspaper or blog.

• The number of sources quoted.

• The use of statistical data.

Answer explanation

Bias by 'placement' refers to how the position of a story within a newspaper or blog can influence its perceived importance and impact. Therefore, the correct choice is the position of a story within a newspaper or blog.

Which of the following best describes "bias by selection of sources"?

• A story that includes no quotes from any sources.

• Including more sources that support one view over another.

• A story that presents both sides equally.

• A reporter's use of emotional language.

"Civic Online Reasoning" includes which of the following skills?

• Lateral reading, vertical reading, fact-checking, click restraint

• Watching television, reading blogs, listening to podcasts

• Taking notes, summarizing, memorizing

• Sharing news articles on social media

Which is a common site used for fact-checking?

• Facebook

• Snopes.com

• Twitter

• Netflix

What does "bias by labeling" involve?

• Printing more stories that align with a particular political view.

• Tagging politicians or groups with extreme or mild labels.

• Using neutral language to describe events.

• Ignoring a political group entirely.

Answer explanation

"Bias by labeling" involves tagging politicians or groups with extreme or mild labels, which can influence public perception and create a biased narrative. This choice accurately reflects the concept of labeling bias.