Media Bias Reading

What is bias in news media?

• Presenting information in a way that supports one side more than others

• Reporting all sides of a story equally

• Ignoring all opinions in a news story

• Using only facts without any interpretation

Which of the following is an example of selection bias?

• A news channel mostly covers stories about one political party

• A news outlet uses neutral language in all stories

• A journalist interviews multiple experts from different fields

• A news story includes all relevant facts

How can language and tone contribute to media bias?

• By using words that make one side sound better or worse

• By reporting facts without any emotional language

• By presenting all viewpoints equally

• By avoiding any descriptive language

What is bias by placement in news media?

• Placing certain stories in more prominent places while hiding others

• Using strong language to describe events

• Choosing to report on some events but ignoring others

• Interviewing only one type of expert

Why is it important to consume news from multiple sources?

• To spot bias and get a fuller picture of what is happening

• To support one news outlet over others

• To avoid any form of bias

• To only hear opinions that match your own

According to the reading, What are two ways that you can help fight media bias?

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