Bias in the News

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 one way to avoid being influenced by media bias?

• Only read news from sources you agree with.
• Ignore any news that seems biased.
• Read and watch a variety of news sources.
• Trust your gut feeling about what is true.

What is a common characteristic of biased news reporting?

• It provides equal coverage to all viewpoints.

• It uses neutral language throughout.

• It selectively presents facts to support a specific agenda.

• It avoids controversial topics.

What is one effect of media bias on public opinion?

• It encourages people to explore diverse perspectives.

• It leads to a more informed public.

• It can reinforce existing beliefs and polarize opinions.

• It eliminates the need for fact-checking.

What is true of fake news? Check all that apply.

• has bogus, sensationalized stories

• has provocative headlines

• asks viewer to click a link

• shows secret government documents

What is the best way to prevent fake news from spreading?

• File a law suit against the writers

• Learn how to identify it and avoid reposting it

• Read it all and write your own stories setting the facts straight

• All of the above

How can you verify a story before you share it on social media?

• There's no way to verify - just share the story anyway

• See how many times other people online have shared the story

• Check to see if your friends are saying the same thing

• Do a search to see of multiple outlets you trust are also covering the same story.

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• CNN

• Associated Press

• New York Times

• The National Enquirer

The freedom of press in the US is protected by the ______________.

• 2nd Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• 1st Amendment

• Declaration of Independence

What name is the British press known under?

• Oxford Street

• Fleet Street

• The Fifth Avenue

• Buckingham street