Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Newspapers: Bias in a newspaper




How can you stop Bias in a newspaper?

1.) Bias through choice of photos, captions and camera angles - does the person look empowered? Weak? Foolish?

2.) Bias through placement - is it on the front page or hidden on page 15? How long is the article?

3.) Bias through word choice and tone - is it sympathetic or critical?

4.) Bias through headlines - what is the headline article and how is the article pitched through the headline? 

5.) Bias through source control - who have they interviewed asked for information?

6.) Bias through use of names and titles - nicknames, respectful terms etc. 

7.) Bias through selection or omission - which articles are included and left out?

8.) Bias through statistics and crowd counts - how statistics are manipulated to make a point? 

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