Bias In The News Flashcards
(7 cards)
Scanning headlines
Bias by headline
Skimming photos and captions
Bias by photos, captions, and camera angles
Labels used to describe people, places, or events
Bias through use of names and titles
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”
Bias through statistics and crowd counts
Consider where the news comes from. Reporter? Eyewitness? Police? Government?
Bias by source control
Using positive or negative words in headlines and articles
Word choice and tone
Judging by the cover rather that what’s in the book
Bias through placement