This entry isn't about a particular topic in the
media right now. It is more on how to detect bias in the media on that
particular topic when it comes around. It is very helpful. Knowing that media
sources are can be biased is vital to our knowledge. News can misuse, misinterpret,
and misunderstand all information. In turn, they will report what we want to
hear, which is what they want us to hear. That is the problem with most debates
in political media.
FAIR = Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting
Who are the sources?
Is there a lack of diversity?
From whose viewpoint is the news reported?
Are there double standards?
Do stereotypes skew coverage?
What are the unchallenged assumptions?
Is the language loaded?
Is there a lack of context?
Do the headlines and stories match?
Are stories on important issues featured
prominently?
(click above and read article for helpful tips)
I think it would help a lot this semester when reading articles relevant
to mass media and politics.
Great points. I noticed throughout the semester that with all of the bias in media, a great exercise in staying informed can be to become as acclimated with as many facts as possible, and engage in intelligent debates to sift through said bias. This allows for points of view to be exchanged, and for the participants to leave more informed. Interesting post.
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