What is the term for a news story told without opinion or bias?A.PrejudicedB.DirectC.DetailedD.ObjectiveSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

If a source is biased, it means that it:Group of answer choicespresents all sides of a topic equallybases its information on fictionbases its information on factsonly gives one side of an opinion or topic

s a type of media bias in which a journalist uses words andphrases to support or oppose a service, or even an idea.a. Commission b. Omission c. Spin d. Placement

Which scenario is not an example of one of the primary motivations for bias in media coverage?A.A newspaper writes a front-page story focusing on unproven accusations that a state senator had an affair.B.A radio host criticizes the local mayor because he plans to run for mayor himself the following year.C.A reporter for an online news site is pressured by executives to write a negative story about a proposed tax.D.A television anchor who opposes the death penalty devotes most of her report on capital punishment to evidence against its effectiveness.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

While journalists do have bias, like all people, they never insert bias into the stories they write.Group of answer choicesFalseTrue

Which is an example of biased reporting?A.A journalist interviews people from different backgrounds.B.A journalist does not use any interviews or direct quotes in his or her report.C.A journalist identifies sources of information.D.A journalist shows a detailed map of a disaster area.