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.

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

What is one major factor that can result in biased news stories?A.Pressure from media executivesB.The work of lobbyistsC.Payments from political partiesD.Laws promoting free speechSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which scenario is not an example of one of the major ways media coverage shapes public opinion?A.A radio news program spends several shows discussing a candidate's past conviction for domestic violence.B.A nightly news show uses an unflattering picture of a state senator to accompany a story about him.C.An online news site publishes a story that includes a link to a site where people can register to vote.D.A newspaper runs an editorial suggesting that readers vote for a particular candidate for governor.

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

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