Media and Information Terms

Headlines

• The main or most prominent titles of news stories, often designed to grab attention and summarize the content of the article.

• A brief summary of the entire article, usually found at the end.

• A list of all the articles published in a newspaper issue.

• The author's name and credentials listed at the top of the article.

Tabloid

• A type of publication that focuses on in-depth investigative journalism.

• A type of publication that often features academic research and peer-reviewed articles.

• A type of publication, often a newspaper or magazine, that focuses on sensational, scandalous, or exaggerated stories, frequently about celebrities or unusual events.

• A type of publication that primarily contains classified ads and local business listings.

Objective

• A method influenced by personal feelings and opinions.

• An approach that is neutral, impartial, and not influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or biases.

• A strategy that prioritizes emotional responses over factual reporting.

• A technique that relies on subjective interpretations of information.

Print

• Refers to digital media like websites and e-books.

• Refers to physical media like newspapers, magazines, and brochures that are produced through printing, as opposed to digital formats.

• Refers to audio media like podcasts and radio broadcasts.

• Refers to video media like films and online streaming.

Bias

• A tendency to favor one perspective, group, or idea over others, often leading to unfair or unbalanced representation of information.

• An objective analysis of all perspectives without favoritism.

• A method of ensuring equal representation of all ideas and groups.

• A statistical error that occurs in data collection.

National News

• News stories that cover events, issues, or topics of interest or importance to the entire country, as opposed to a specific region or community.

• Local news that focuses on community events and issues.

• International news that covers events happening outside the country.

• Entertainment news that highlights celebrity gossip and events.

Misleading

• Information that is presented in a way that is clear and accurate.

• Information that is intentionally or unintentionally presented in a way that gives a false or distorted impression, leading to misunderstanding.

• Information that is always true and verifiable.

• Information that is presented in a confusing manner without any intent to deceive.

Local

• Refers to something related to a specific area or community, often covering events, issues, or topics that are relevant to that particular region.

• Describes something that is universal and applies to all areas equally.

• Indicates a global perspective that encompasses multiple regions and cultures.

• Refers to a temporary situation that is not permanent or lasting.

Consumption

• The act of producing goods and services.

• The process of using or absorbing something, such as information, media, or resources.

• The method of distributing content to audiences.

• The analysis of market trends and consumer behavior.

Critics

• People who evaluate, analyze, or judge something, such as a movie, book, or event, often providing feedback or assessments.

• Individuals who create and produce artistic works.

• Fans who enjoy and support various forms of entertainment.

• People who simply watch movies or read books without providing any feedback.