In recent years we have seen a fall in reliable news and unbiased coverage. This is a travesty that has infected every form of news coverage. This infection can all be linked to the unverified news options in previous years, allowing for ads to be placed and targeted towards views. The effect of this is causing a large amount of polarization of the readers and in effect, the news coverage itself. So now that we have this landscape of reporting what are we to do? Well now instead of hoping for a smarter news media, we create a more intelligent reader. The easiest thing an educated person can do is to evaluate the source. When someone reads a story, and they must watch for errors. Also look at the source, the source itself is an important key …show more content…
The story of the serial rapist and former USA gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Under this position he sexual assaulted 156 women and from this he also gathered 40 counts of child pornogrophy. He has now been sentenced to 2,100 months in jail. Larry Nassar will die in prison. How will the news media respond. The first source I turned to was the New York Times. The New York Times is a old and established institution, and had the previous 167 years to cultivate its presence in the media as an unbiased high quality news source. The coverage of the story was very close to the reputation of the Times, as it showed little to no opinion, stating only facts of the situation and what had happened. They also used numerous quotes and also linked to a video of the entire trial. They also had reporters, Scott Cacciola and Victor Mather, on sight to get first hand information from the …show more content…
Media Matters is a non-profit organization launched in 2004 with a sole purpose of keeping an eye on major TV coverage of events. I think this was the most interesting of the three stories. Media matters set out to analyze the mainstream news coverage in an attempt to weed out any bias. Between the coverage of this event on MSNBC, CNN and Fox, there was only 19 minutes and 27 seconds of news coverage. This seems like a rather small amount, especially considering the overwhelming amount of coverage in digital and print media. This article was focusing heavily on the coverage of the event, and based on the amount of sources, this seemed reliable. However, it is not useful for learning about the story
Through manipulation and lies, media manages to modify objective news into biased news in order to convince the public of what the media wants them to believe. The article, “How the Media Twist the News”, by Sheila Gribben Liaugminas discusses the major influence that news has on readers based on their choice of stories and words. “How the Media Twists the News” has borrowed from multiple other texts such as the books like Public Opinion and Liberty and News, news magazine writers such as Ruderman, and news networks like CBS through Bias, A CBS Insider Exposes How the Media Distort the News and CNN to make her arguments valid and prove that the news is biased and that it does influence readers significantly because of it.
...n. Overall, the lessons learned from the Duke Lacrosse Case are important ones, and the media should always be wary to not judge too quickly.
It is not uncommon to hear people complaining about what they hear on the news. Everyone knows it and the media themselves knows it as well. Some of the most renowned journalists have even covered the the media’s issues in detail. Biased news outlets have flooded everyday news. We find that journalism’s greatest problems lie in the media’s inability for unbiased reporting, the tendency to use the ignorance of their audience to create a story, and their struggles to maintain relevance.
After the men were arrested, one of them named James W. McCord Jr. admitted to having connections with the CIA which sparked the reporters interest
The former USA gymnastics doctor, Larry Nassar, was sentenced another 40 to 125 years of prison Monday by Judge Janice Cunningham. Nassar has been accused of molesting and sexually assaulting over 265 young women and girls while “medically” treating them for their injuries. He gave a very convincing apology in Eaton County Court, monotonically saying that the victims statements have impacted him and changed him for the better. Despite this apology, the judge of the case says Nassar’s invasive bare handed pelvic procedures had no medically legit purpose and were conducted out of sick and diabolical reasoning. Judge Janice said that Nassar doesn’t understand the impact of his actions on the victims and their families and friends. She also states
The discrepancies in media coverage in coverage of female and children athletics have large gaps, but are gaining momentum in sharing equality. Major athletic leagues such as the NBA and FIFA World Cup have wide gaps in marketing and ratings for their male and female athletes. Children are future athletes and superstars, but as funding and coverage in athletics catering to the males, women are breaking the barriers to be in the spotlight of sport. Both gender contribute equally to athletics, and challenge the each other to accept new ideas and change. The sports world that has a single gender dominating the media is unjust. Society does not want to bored, we need change in sports entertainment to cater to all. Not all parents and teachers are available to educate our children about the concepts of sharing and teamwork, our children are growing up learning key concepts through media. I will discuss these concepts and how they intertwine.
Discrepancy in Media Coverage Name:.. Course: Using the X College: Tutor: Date: Discrepancy in Media Coverage More boys than girls indulge in sports activities in school. This has become a huge source of concern. Male students take active part in sports activities. Girls on the other hand shun such activities.
Many newspapers reported on the trial, one of which was the New York Times. The times reported the case very objectively, focusing on details from the trial. From the information included it seemed the times supported Anthony’s argument. The outlet did not include
Paul, Richard, and Linda Elder. How to Detect Media Bias and Propaganda in National and World News. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Criticalthinkingforbusiness.org. Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2006. Web.
Print. The. By using this book. In my research I was able to find out how everything was handled after the verdict, and in what ways the constitutional rights of the defendants were. violated.
A consistent critique of the medical field both historically and presently is the frequent presence of racial and gender discrimination towards patients. More specifically, medicine’s treatment of black patients revolved around treating them as mere objects for research, rather than as people. Over time, this maltreatment has developed into physicians often ignoring the opinions of women and patients of color. While the phenomenon of racial and gender discrimination in medicine has received more attention in recent years, a solution to the issue is still unresolved. In the poem, “1944”, Lucille Clifton depicts her life story following her diagnosis with breast cancer.
But how can we be sure that the news is not biased? Are we receiving information accurately, with details being simple to understand? After further research on media framing, I’ve come to realize that it is not rare to be someone who is skeptical of the news. In decades before now, media did a better job serving the public interests inside their news stories (Callaghan, 2001, p.186). But now, journalists may mix up facts intentionally and build a different story (Callaghan, 2001, p.184). How can one feel safe after knowing the media changes stories to keep us interested? Boring stories may not keep someone excited or fully interested, but at least people would not be misinformed and can, in a way, better prepare for what they will face outside their
The introduction of the internet to modern society has brought about a new age of information relation. Since there is no longer a need to wait until the next print day, news from all over the world is available at a person’s fingertips within hours or even minutes of the event. With this advent of such easily accessible information, new problems for the news media have also arisen. Aside from potentially losing good economic standing because newspapers are no longer being purchased in the quantities they used to be, the credibility of the information itself is also put into question. No one would argue that credibility of news sources is unimportant, but there is a discrepancy in what takes precedence; economy and speed or getting the information out correctly at the first publishing by taking the time to make sure all facts are checked. The importance of having a system of checks on all information submitted is paramount. People trust what they read and believe it to be so without always questioning. If all information were to not be checked thoroughly, there would be instances where people read an article only for information included to be wrong and they go on believing such information. This can be very dangerous as misinformed people make misinformed decisions. With an increase in errors being made by citizen bloggers and even major publications, many are worried that journalistic ethics and credibility in the news media are being sacrificed in order to maintain swiftness in the news circuit and to retain personal profits. Though getting information to the masses quickly is a major part of the media’s importance, this should not mean that the credibility of that information being presented should be sacrificed for it...
In trying to attract new audiences, news media have begun to transition from reporting to becoming a form of entertainment. With the meteoric rise of social media’s role as a news source, the fight for an increase of diversity in the media, and the ever-growing desire of immediate content, the future of responsible journalism is more important than ever. Ask yourself, why do I think the way I do? Where do my political views originate? How do I prove them? Most likely, it is due to the biased portrayal of issues in the media and the politicization that accompanies what we consume. Now, compare your views to your preferred news reporting entity. More than likely, they are the same.
The purpose of journalism is to report a story accurately; simply to tell it like it is. Over the past two decades, with increased tension over political and religious ideologies, the media’s original purpose is being lost. Yes, being well-informed remains an asset in the world today. Our now, globally-focused world will always value knowledge and awareness. With the television, internet, newspaper- all mediums of entertainment- available at the snap of a finger, we have non-stop access to news. One problem with this is the blatant bias of news networks. Every news source has a bias. Viewers typically recognize the platform of the major sources, therefore deterring them from certain networks. When reporters feed viewers the same opinion through different stories, the viewer isn’t getting a balanced intake in terms of overall understanding. In today’s society, viewers are truly at the mercy of what those in authority provide. Think of George Orwell’s 1984 where the all-powerful “Big Brother,” through “The Party” oversees every little piece of information that passes through the telescreen (along with everything that passes by the telescreen on the other end.) The citizens of Oceania are essentially clueless to the truth because they have no access to it. The television: typically a source of entertainment, transformed itself into an instrument for controlling. Yes, the modern technology is