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How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? How

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Slide 2 Slide 3 Slide 4 Slide 5 Slide 6 Slide 7 Slide 8 Slide 9 Slide 10 Slide 11 Slide 12 How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? Whats the difference between news media bias and audience bias? Whats the difference between news media bias and audience bias? Slide 13 Slide 14 Slide 15 Slide 16 Slide 17 Slide 18 Slide 19 Slide 20 Slide 21 Obvious effort to include relevant perspectives People, Organizations get to respond to negative charges Avoids loaded words Avoids prejudicial photos/presentation Provides context and transparency. Slide 22 Slide 23 Slide 24 Slide 25 Slide 26 Look for a pattern of unfairness over time Look for a pattern of unfairness over time Compare a variety of news outlets - especially to search for a bias by omission - especially to search for a bias by omission Evidence is the essence of a credible conclusion. Evidence is the essence of a credible conclusion. Slide 27 Slide 28 The news media is biased is an over-generalization. Some outlets, maybe. an over-generalization. Some outlets, maybe. Opinion Journalism by an organization doesnt necessarily prove theres slant in the news coverage. Opinion Journalism by an organization doesnt necessarily prove theres slant in the news coverage. Guilt by association is a fallacy. Guilt by association is a fallacy. Slide 29 Slide 30 Slide 31 Slide 32 Slide 33 Slide 34 Slide 35 Slide 36 Slide 37 Slide 38 Slide 39 Slide 40 Slide 41 How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news article is fair? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? How do we know if a news outlet is biased? Whats the difference between news media bias and audience bias? Whats the difference between news media bias and audience bias? Slide 42 Slide 43 Slide 44