Types of Bias
What is bias?
a tendency to prefer one person or thing to another, and to favor that person or thing
What is photojournalism?
Using photography to document a moment in life/a story/report
Name 3 reasons why someone might immigrate to a new place.
War/conflict, job opportunities/a better life, sheer desire, relationships, safety, freedom, education, healthcare, etc.
What is the best advice for creating a Point in a PETER paragraph?
What is it traditional to do when the clock strikes midnight on New Years Day?
Kiss someone
Personal and unreasoned judgment made solely on an individual's race
Racial Bias
What is a caption?
Writing beneath a photo that provides further information, labels, or context.
the emotions and ideas attached to a word or concept
What is imagery?
Using figurative language to create an experience/image for the reader
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
Germany
How can bias be prevented in the media and our own work?
Providing facts, giving all available information, showing both sides, remaining neutral
Name one of the steps the news goes through before publication.
Gathering, writing, editing
Which term for immigrants that we discussed has the most negative connotations?
Name 2 things you MUST include in a diary entry.
How many of Santa's reindeer are there?
9 (including Rudolph)
Altering information to make a certain party or candidate seem more/less attractive
Political Bias
Name 2 considerations/rules that journalists must follow in order to practice ethical reporting.
Seek truth and report it, minimize harm, act independently, be accountable
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
A refugee has official status in the country; an asylum seeker is still waiting for status
What do you need to do in the "R" part of PETER?
Discuss how your evidence and explanation effect the reader/audience. Consider the author's intention.
In the Southern Hemisphere, when does winter take place?
June to August (summer for us)
Feelings of animosity towards a country, ethic group, or geographic location.
Regional Bias
Name 2-3 outside factors that can impact news before it reaches the consumer.
Owners, governments, politics, ideologies, audience, advertisers
Name 3 potential ways that immigrants can be depicted by the media (think about the continuum).
Victims/helpless, strong/inspiring, hostile/threatening
How do you know when to start a new paragraph in your writing? (Switching to a new _________ means using a new paragraph)
TiP ToP (Time, Place, Topic, Person/Perspective)
How many candles are in a menorah for Hanukkah?
9