Bias?

Opinion Statements Presented as Fact

100

What is a word that signals subjective statements? 

Good/better/best/bad/worse/worst/Is considered to be/It's likely that/Seemingly/Dangerous/Extreme/Suggests/May mean that/Would seem/Could/Decrying/Apparently/possibly 

200

What is a subjective statement? 

A subjective statement is one that is based on personal opinions, assumptions, beliefs, tastes, preferences or interpretations

300

What is an objective statement? 

An objective statement is an observation of observable facts. 

400

Subjective statement or Objective statement

There are nine planets in the solar system

Objective statement

500

Subjective statement or objective statement? 

Morbius is the worse marvel movie ever made! 

Subjective

Sensationalim/Emotionalism

100

What is a word that signals sensationalism or emotionalism

shocking/explosive/remarkable/slams/rips/forcing/chaotic/warning/lashed out/embroiled in/onslaught/torrent of tweets/scathing/desperate/showdown

200

What is sensationalism?

Sensationalism is type of media in which information is presented in a way that gives a shock or makes a deep impression

300

Can sensationalism warp the reality of events presented in the news? 

YES, of course! :) 

400

What is the square root of 9? 

3 ... hehe 

500

Where is the most dangerous place on the planet earth for humans? 

Chernobyl, The room with the Elephant's foot! 

Flawed Logic

100

What is flawed logic? 

Flawed logic is a way to misrepresent people's opinions or to arrive at conclusions that are not justified by the given evidence. 

200

Flawed logic or good logic? 

• All numbers ending in 0 or 5 are divisible by 5. The number 35 ends with a 5, so it must be divisible by 5.

Good logic 

300

Flawed logic or good logic? 

• All farmers like burgers. Jethro likes chicken wings. Therefore, Jethro is not a farmer.

Boooo, flawed logic 

400

Flawed logic or good logic? 

• All actors are handsome. Tom Cruise is handsome. Therefore, Tom Cruise is an actor.

Boooo again! Bad flawed logic 

500

Flawed logic or good logic? 

• Elephants have cells in their bodies, and all cells have DNA. Therefore, elephants have DNA.

Yay! Finally .... good logic :) 

Omission and Neutrality

100

What is bias by omission? 

Bias by omission is a type of media bias in which media outlets choose not to cover certain stories or most information that would support an alternative viewpoint. 

200

What is neutrality? 

Neutrality suggests that stories be reported in an unbiased, even-handed, and impartial manner

300

Who wrote the following quote? 

"The belief in objectivity is a faith in facts a distrust in values and a commitment to their segregation" 

Technically Edward Gyles wrote that text just now... but if you said Michael Schudson i guess you get the points toooooooooooooo

400

What is truthfulness in the context of journalism? 

The commitment to reporting only accurate and truthful information, without skewing any facts or details to improve the story or better align an issue with any certain agenda. 

500

What two words, added together, contain the most letters?

A Post Office