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What is the difference between a normal versus a clickbait headline?
Inform vs grab attention to click. Clear vs exaggerated language. Accurate vs misleading information.
What is the one way imagery or videos can be used in a text?
Break up text, add personality, be visually appealing, evoke emotions, illustrate or capture drama or excitement...
Why is art analysis important?
Because it helps people better understand critical thinking
Why is local news important?
Because it allows people to know more about their nearby communities
What is feature writing?
Non-fiction writing that focuses on a particular topic or subject in a more in-depth way than news writing. They are longer and more detailed, and they are usually more personal and interesting.
How can videos or imagery be biased?
confirmation bias, stereotypes, be out of context/misinformation
What is survivor bias?
It’s a logical fallacy where one focuses only on successes or survivors of a particular group or process while ignoring to consider the failures or non-survivors.
What is a problem if local news is owned by one person? (typo)
Reduced diversity, erosion of trust, and misinformation
What is the difference between news writing and feature writing?
Report on current events vs inform people with in-depth stories. Shorter vs longer. Objective vs creative. Who/what/when/why/where/how vs personal stories. General audience vs specific audiences.
What is storytelling?
An art form that involves using narrative techniques to convey a message or engage an audience
Give an example of survivor bias from class.
Companies, investments, health, celebrities, education… iron lung, bill gates, JK Rowling, WWII planes, COVID-19 hospital questionnaires
What kind of artwork did we talk about during the last few weeks of class?
The non-smoking sign and/or the painting about the window
What are the three parts of an essay?
Introduction, body, and conclusion
Describe investigative journalism.
It is like playing a detective game where you piece together clues to uncover a hidden mystery. It is about digging deep into complex issues to expose wrongdoing, injustice, or hidden truths.
What is local news?
News about a local place or location
Did you study for the final exam yet?
Yes, of course, Mr. Joe.
What are the three parts of a body paragraph?
Make a claim. Support it. Explain it.
What are some ways investigative journalists can gather information?
Public records, interviews, getting a job and working there, using data analysis
Who owns local news in the USA?
A handful of rich individuals and corporations
What is Mr. Joe's favorite American fast-food restaurant in China?
KFC