Media Bias: Media Research Center Versus Fariness and Accuracy in Reporting

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Introduction
I will discuss what I learned from reading Brill’s Content article. Then, I will discuss my findings from visiting Media Research Center (MRC) and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) websites. I will share my opinion of about the Newsweek. Finally, I will share my thoughts about the role I think the media should play in a democracy.
Brill’s Content
Before I purchase a big price item I do a lot of research, after reading Gartner’s article, I realized I should do the same when reading or listening to news. I like the 10 question approach, it’s simple and the questions make sense. I find the approach useful because people should be more cynical of the news. The question that I found most useful was “is she getting paid.” It’s useful because the conviction and passion is different from an unpaid contributor and a paid one. Gartner said a paid contributor would be more outlandish and controversial, but I think a person who is unpaid has passion and righteousness. Another useful question was “how can I believe you.” I especially think this when I see reporters on Fox news or CNN. I am always very skeptical because I feel both are bias.
At first impression, I thought I was going to favor MRC over FAIR. I do not like anything liberal; their opinions tend to anger me. I began by reading their “About Us” pages. They are both grass-roots and 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations, meaning they need donations in order to operate. They both may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates (IRS, n.d.). My thoughts up to this point were that they are the same but w...

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Gartner, M. (n.d.). How to evaluate the media (from Brill's Content). Retrieved from https://ccis.ucourses.com/d2l/le/content/216952/viewContent/2248317/View
IRS (n.d.). Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Charitable-Organizations/Exemption-Requirements-Section-501(c)(3)-Organizations
Johnston, D. C. (2014, April 16). Too Big to Jail. Newsweek, April 25 Issue. Retrieved from http://www.newsweek.com/2014/04/25/too-big-jail-248153.html
MRC (n.d.). Media Research Center. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from http://www.mrc.org/
Newsweek (2014, April 25). Newsweek, April 25 Isssue. Retrieved from http://www.newsweek.com/2014/04/25/issue.html
Newsweek (n.d.). Stories by David Cay Johnston. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from http://www.newsweek.com/authors/david-cay-johnston

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