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Year 9 English - BIAS IN THE MEDIA

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1
The print media does what to sell newspapers?
Plays on our attitudes, values and beliefs.
Includes big headlines and confronting/controversial images.
Sensationalises stories.
All of the above.
2
How does a reporter use bias by selection of sources?
By including sources that support the article's objective.
They don't because their opinion is enough.
By including sources that contradict the article.
I don't know. Just give me a chocolate.
3
Bias by labelling does what to those involved in the story?
Describes them as they are.
Makes them look really good.
All of the above.
Makes them look really bad.
4
Why is it important that we become 'critical' readers of the media?
So I can have super intelligent conversations over dinner.
Its not. The media always tell it like it is.
So that we can criticise them.
So we can form our own opinions about the issues.
5
When's your presentation due?
Tomorrow.
The week after.
Next week.
I have no idea.
6
Reporters are ethically and morally bound to provide an objective account of current events.
False
True
7
What type of bias do we know is being used here?
Bias by story selection.
Bias by selection of sources.
Bias by placement.
Bias by spin.
8
Bias by omission is when a media outlet or reporter...
Intentionally leaves out a side of the story.
Just reveals the facts with no embellishments.
Puts the story on the front page.
Look at all sides of the story.
9
Miss Wessling's hair is naturally what colour?
Blue
Dark brown
Mousy blonde
Red
10
Do media outlets have the right to convict someone before they've had their day in court?
No way!
Absolutely!
No, but they do it anyway.