What is journalism?
Gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting information that is accurate and truthful
What is verification in journalism?
Fact-checking; vetting sources to determine accuracy and reliability
What does transparency mean in journalism?
Being open about the process and potential biases
What is accountability in journalism?
Naming sources when possible
What does independence refer to in journalism?
Free from influence by others
What is fairness in journalism?
Identify where the story addresses multiple perspectives
What does awareness mean in journalism?
Look for stereotypes and assumptions within the story
What is framing in journalism?
What parts of the story are included or excluded and how is it told?
How does word choice affect journalism?
How do the words used provoke emotion or pass judgement?
What is social bias?
By group → age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation
What is political bias?
An ideology or party
What is cultural bias?
Societal standards/preferences
What is a false claim?
Saying something is true when it is not true
What does oversimplification mean?
Simplifying complex information to the point that it is not accurate
What is cherry-picking?
Only using certain details
What is hyperbole?
Extreme exaggeration
What is healthy skepticism?
Question the information
What is fact-checking?
Check for yourself to see if a story is true or can be corroborated
What is triangulation in journalism?
Cross-check information from multiple, reputable sources
What is an opinion?
Someone’s view on an issue
What is opinion journalism?
An opinion that is based on facts and accurately represents the issue
What is analysis in journalism?
Closely examining facts, details, and context of an issue
What is commentary?
When an anchor or reporter comments on issues or stories beyond just sharing facts
What is speculation?
Guessing what may happen in the future; sometimes based on facts, but sometimes not
