Selection & presentation of the news Flashcards
What is the selection and presentation of the news?
The process by which news stories are chosen and presented to audiences, influenced by values, norms, and institutional priorities.
What are news values?
News values are the criteria used by media outlets to determine the importance and appeal of a story, such as timeliness, negativity, and proximity.
What is the role of gatekeeping in news selection?
Gatekeeping is the process by which editors and journalists decide which stories to publish and which to exclude, shaping public perception.
How does ownership influence news selection?
Owners may influence the selection of stories to reflect their ideological or business interests, leading to biased reporting.
What do Bagdikian (2004) argue about media ownership and news?
Bagdikian highlights that media concentration gives a few corporations the power to control most news, limiting diversity and reinforcing dominant ideologies.
How do pluralists view the selection and presentation of the news?
Pluralists argue that the news reflects audience demand, ensuring diverse perspectives as media competes for viewership.
What does McQuail (1992) argue about news values?
McQuail suggests that news values prioritize sensational, dramatic, and relatable stories to attract and retain audiences.
How do Marxists critique news selection?
Marxists argue that news is shaped to reflect ruling-class interests, using ideology to maintain their dominance and suppress dissent.
What is the Glasgow Media Group’s view on bias in news?
The GMG found that media often portrays certain groups negatively, such as workers or immigrants, reinforcing stereotypes and ruling-class interests.
How do postmodernists view the selection and presentation of the news?
Postmodernists argue that news is no longer objective, as it is shaped by the preferences of fragmented audiences in a media-saturated society.
What does Baudrillard say about news in a hyper-reality?
Baudrillard argues that the news constructs a version of reality that blurs the line between fact and fiction, prioritizing spectacle over substance.
What is agenda-setting in the context of news?
Agenda-setting is the process by which media focuses attention on specific issues, shaping public priorities and perceptions.
How does Herman and Chomsky’s propaganda model relate to news?
Their model argues that media serves elite interests by filtering content through ownership, advertising, and reliance on official sources.
What are examples of news bias?
News bias includes:
1. Selection bias: Covering certain stories over others.
2. Presentation bias: Framing stories in ways that favor certain viewpoints.
3. Omission bias: Excluding stories that challenge dominant ideologies.
How has citizen journalism impacted news selection?
Citizen journalism, enabled by new media, allows individuals to report stories independently, challenging traditional media’s monopoly on news.
What does Schudson (1995) say about objectivity in journalism?
Schudson argues that objectivity is an ideal rather than a reality, as journalists’ biases and institutional pressures shape their reporting.
