Monday, 20 November 2017

Bias in the news

1. Bias through choice of photos, captions and camera angles - Does the person look empowered? Weak? Foolish? etc.











  •  The creater of this paper have chosen an unflattering image of this politician. The image of him eating a burger goes with the caption of save our bacon' which creates a comedic effect. 










2. Bias through placement - is it on the front page or hidden an page 15? How long/through is in the article?










  • On the front page of the newspaper however in terms of politics, bias comes in when the favorable party is positioned at the front of the appear the oppositional is at the back.










3. Bias through word choice and tone (is it sympathetic or critical?)











  • Using words such as pledge and promise it highlights him as trustworthy member of parliament. 














4. Bias through headlines - what is the headline article, and how is the article pitched through the headline? 










  • The headline for this article is relating a politician to a battle. This is emphasised by the word 'revolution' which suggests she is trying to get revenge or be bad which makes her sound very negative.












5. Bias through source control - who have they interviewed / asked for information?









  • Known for his fiery strong opinions, Owen Jones shows bias in his works







6. Bias through use of names and title - nicknames, respectful, terms, etc.










  • This writer has given a nickname to Jeremy Corbyn. They have called him 'Jezza' which is a kind of insult as if they are not taking him seriously. 














7. Bias through selection or omission - Which articles are included and left out?










  • Sometimes valid information i.e. "the truth" is left out of articles if not positive towards the party















8. Bias through statistics and crowd counts - How statistics are manipulated to make a point?













  • The writer has used an unspecific amount to describe the number of casualties. Instead of an actual number, they have used 'mass' which indicates a very large amount have been effected. 















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