How to Detect Bias In The News Wikispaces如何检测新闻Wikispaces偏差.pptVIP

At one time or other we all complain about bias in the news. The fact is, despite the journalistic ideal of objectivity, every news story is influenced by the attitudes and background of its interviewers, writers, photographers and editors. Not all bias is deliberate. But you can become a more aware news reader or viewer by watching for the following journalistic techniques that allow bias to creep in to the news: BIAS THROUGH SELECTION AND OMISSION Editors can choose not to run a story Some details can be ignored, or included in a story If people boo, a reporter can write: Remarks greeted