PPT-Introduction to Media Bias

What is it and why should I care Learning Target I can define media bias in general terms and understand why it is important to study What is Media Bias Bias A preference towards a particular attitude about a subject often accompanied by a refusal to accept other viewpoints. How does the media shape our opinions?. Essential Questions?. What is “bias”? Is bias inherent in the news media?. What can news consumers do about bias in the news?. How does freedom of the press function in today’s society?. Victor Evans. Thiel College. August 4, 2011. Asian Topics Infused in Courses. In the communication department at Thiel, we don’t have a specific course in Asian Film, Media or Journalism.. I will infuse the information I learned at this institute in the following courses as part of the regular course topics and objectives:. 1. . Bell-ringer. A fight between two girls broke out in the hallway last period. The principal asked those who witnessed the fight to report what happened. . The witnesses included:. the best friend of one of the students who fought,. October . 29, . 2009. CCT300 – Labs. Objectivity in Media. Week. 8. The Real World View. Only in a liberal western democracy, is it expected that a journalist should strive for objectivity, balance, and a lack of bias. . Where do you go to find news? How do you know what’s going on in the world of politics, health, entertainment, business, or sports? . Where do you find the news? . New York Times Colbert Report Center Daily Times Salon.com Drudge Report E-online . ?. Understanding Media Bias. The media cannot say things they know to be untrue. . To do so would result in libel charges.. This often leads to people assuming that everything they say must be true!. Questions on Media Analysis #1. Lecture: Intent, Reliability and . Credibility. Academic Writing. Extra Credit Discussion Forum. Author Intent, Reliability, and Credibility. Intent, Reliability, and Credibility. Questions on Media Analysis #1. Lecture: Intent, Reliability and . Credibility. Academic Writing. Extra Credit Discussion Forum. Author Intent, Reliability, and Credibility. Intent, Reliability, and Credibility. . . Dushaw Hockett. Executive Director. dushaw@thespacesproject.org. 202-360-7787. OBJECTIVES:. Introduce . the science of implicit bias;. Share . examples of how implicit bias shows up in daily life;. The most commonly discussed forms of bias occur when the media support or attack a particular political party, candidate, or ideology, but other common forms of bias include:. Advertising bias. , when stories are selected or slanted to please advertisers.. Objective. : Students will be able to analyze the current media environment in the United States and evaluate ways the news is delivered.. Importance. : Many Americans are not informed enough and also misinformed. Being aware of how the media operates will help you become a better consumer of news, facts, and perspectives. This will also help you become a better voter.. The underlying motives or intentions of a specific group or person.. A. udiences . not only learn factual information from exposure to news, but . also . learn about the importance of topics in the news based on how the news media . The most commonly discussed forms of bias occur when the media support or attack a particular political party, candidate, or ideology, but other common forms of bias include:. Advertising bias. , when stories are selected or slanted to please advertisers.. The Death of Journalism. What is journalism?. The profession of communicating . news. and . information. to people via . a conduit or. medium. Tightly associated with newspapers. Expanded to television and video markets.