Exercise
Types of Media Bias - Selection of Sources
Practice identifying media bias in the selection of sources chosen to support a particular perspective.
Questions
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What is bias by selection of sources?
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An article about a proposed law quotes three opponents and no supporters. This is:
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Why is source selection crucial for objective news reporting?
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Which phrase in a news story signals a vague or unverified source?
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An environmental story quotes only oil company executives. This demonstrates:
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How can a journalist ensure balanced source selection?
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What makes an expert source credible in a health report?
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If a story claims 'experts agree' without naming any experts, what should readers infer?
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Quoting only the prosecution lawyer in a legal trial report shows:
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Why might biased reports rely heavily on one-sided sources?
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What question helps evaluate source reliability in a news report?
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A medical report quotes only one personal beauty blogger. This indicates: