History of Journalism
Before there was printing, what was one way news was shared?
Hand written letters, town criers, word of mouth
Accuracy
Which aspect of someone's identity would impact if they enjoying a news story on Seseme Street?
Age
Which type of bias only uses facts and ideas to confirm what the side already believes?
Confirmation Bias
What invention allowed citizens to visually see the news of the world war for the first time?
The television
Which ethical responsibility requires journalists to not be biased and report on fact rather than opinion?
Objectivity
Which aspect of someone's identity would impact how much they care about hurricanes?
Geography
Overgeneralization Bias
What did Johannas Gutenberg invent that helped to create the modern news paper?
The printing press
Which ethical responsibility requires journalists to be responsible when reporting to make sure they are telling the truth and reporting when they are wrong?
Accountability
Which aspect of someone's identity would LIKELY impact someone's interest in a piece on beauty routines?
Gender
Which type of bias chooses specific people and facts to only support their side?
Selection Bias
What invention allowed for widespread citizen journalism to occur for the first time?
The internet
Which ethical responsibility requires that journalists report each perspective to make sure that every voice and perspective is heard?
Fairness
Which aspect of someone's identity would LIKELY impact the interest in news of how hispanic women are more likely to experience joy?
Race and/or Gender
Which type of bias purposely leaves out important information that may sway the reader/viewer against them?
Omission Bias
Which invention allowed for people to listen to the election for the first time ever?
The Radio
A journalist reports that a study has found that eating too much soup can cause a heart attack. Scientists immediately come out disproving the study the journalists refers to. Which ethical responsibility did the journalist fail to meet?
Accuracy - the journalist should have checked with other reports and investigated the study to make sure the information was true
Which aspect of someone's identity would impact their reaction to a news story covering the local marching band?
Experiences/Interests
A headline states "Cops Statewide Love Donuts and Hate Crime". Which type of bias can you find in this headline?
Overgeneralization Bias