Media Bias

What is bias?

• A tendency to see both sides of an issue equally

• A form of accurate reporting

• An objective perspective

• A tendency to favour one side of an issue

What is prejudice?

• A well informed opinion

• An objective viewpoint

• A preconceived opinion formed without considering all the facts

• A factual statement

Which of the following is a form of bias?

• Sensationalism

• Neutral reporting

• Fair and balanced perspective

• Comprehensive analysis

Why do some media outlets employ (or use) sensationalism in their reporting?

• To provide thorough analysis

• To report only positive news

• To exaggerate facts and attract attention

• To ignore key details

Why is it important to recognise bias in the media?

• To support all viewpoints

• To understand how information can be distorted

• To avoid reading news

• To accept all presented information as fact

What is selection bias?

• Choosing only certain facts to present

• Including all relevant information

• Reporting unbiased news

• Providing balanced viewpoints

What is omission bias?

• Adding extra details

• Reporting without prejudice

• Including all perspectives

• Leaving out important information

What does the term ‘clickbait’ mean?

• High-quality journalism

• Misleading headlines to generate clicks

• Detailed investigative reporting

• Objective news article

How can you identify bias in a media text?

• By accepting the information without question

• By reading only one source

• By looking for persuasive techniques and bias in language

• By ignoring the source’s agenda

Why should you read from multiple sources?

• To support a single viewpoint

• To get a well-rounded understanding of an issue

• To avoid different perspectives

• To find interesting information