Bias In The News Flashcards
1
Q
Scanning headlines
A
Bias by headline
2
Q
Skimming photos and captions
A
Bias by photos, captions, and camera angles
3
Q
Labels used to describe people, places, or events
A
Bias through use of names and titles
4
Q
Making a disaster seem more spectacular
i.e. “A hundred injured in air crash” could be the same as “only minor injuries in air crash”
A
Bias through statistics and crowd counts
5
Q
Consider where the news comes from. Reporter? Eyewitness? Police? Government?
A
Bias by source control
6
Q
Using positive or negative words in headlines and articles
A
Word choice and tone
7
Q
Judging by the cover rather that what’s in the book
A
Bias through placement
