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Media Literacy - Bias - Cannon

Terms in this set (8)

Bias - Definition
An unfair preference for or dislike of something
Bias Use of Names & Titles
Using name-calling or nicknames to influence the reader's opinion of that person
Bias Statistics or Crowd Counts
Emphasizing the statistics to make them seem more spectacular or less spectacular
Bias Selections & Ommisions
Choosing to use or not to use a specific news item
Bias Placements
Printing reports or airing news stories first to make the viewer/reader think they're more important
Bias Photos, Captions & Camera Angles
Choosing photos & captions to persuade the audience to perceive it either good or bad
Bias Headlines
Using a headline to persuade an audience with the writers opinion of a story
Stereotype
Biased generalizations about a group of people based on hearsay, opinions, and often negative preconceived ideas.
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