Journalism Jeopardy

Socially Important

100

Is the Presidential Election considered a socially important topic?

Yes it is a socially important topic because you can have your own personal opinion on the topic.

200

What is an example of a socially important topic?

Examples- Dogs vs. Cats The "best" sports team Who should win American Idol

300

Can a journalist state their own opinion on the socially important topic?

NO. They can only state their opinion in the opinion section. If they did than the entire topic can be biased and you would not have the opportunity to hear the other side of the story.

400

Compare and contrast the difference between a socially important topic and a biased article.

Socially Important Topic Biased -More than one side -Only one side -Will not change opinion -Can can change opinion -Have a choice -Do not have a choice

500

If a newspaper article is titled "Should Woman Sue Store Clerk For Accused Shoplifting?" The entire article only interviewed the store clerk not the woman. Would this story be a socially important topic or would it be biased?

It would be biased because the newspaper only interviewed the store clerk so they got their side of the story. The woman could have a completely different story. So if the newspaper interviewed both the store clerk and the woman it would be a socially important topic.