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Evaluation of Three Media Sources
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Report for Fox News
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What is the current headline?
Zelenskyy suggests World War III 'may have already started,' warns of dire consequences if Ukraine falls
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Scroll through the titles of the articles on the front page. Does the source select articles that favor a certain political viewpoint (for example, on guns, abortion, or public health)? Most of the news articles on the first page of Fox News have as well focused on different aspects of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Most of this news, especially at the top attempts to demonstrate that the United States may have done way too far to assist Ukraine. 3.
Does the source have clearly identified “Opinion” articles? Not all content published by news agencies is news. Other articles within the body have also had the 'opinion' tag. 4.
What are some titles of the Opinion articles?
TUCKER CARLSON: How could war with Russia not be inevitable?
GREG GUTFELD: On the brink of a world war, Dems' priority is climate.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy gave a powerful address to Congress but 'what's next?' is the big question now.
Here are 5 reasons to keep a no-fly zone in Ukraine on the table. 5.
Do you think the Opinion articles reveal a clear political bias? Why or why not?
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Yes. Of course, such editorials must be based on facts, however, they will always be biased in trying to make their point. Most are pointing towards what the United States may have done to help Ukraine. 6.
Does the source make frequent use of “shock value”? If so, give an example or two.
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: Zelenskyy suggests World War III 'may have already started,' warns of dire consequences if Ukraine falls.
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: The background image behind the above title is a 'movie-like; Biden, Putin, and Zelenskyy with an explosion and fire. 7.
Would you trust this source for your news? Why or why not?
Yes. Articles on the website are very professional and follow the code of ethics. Articles are based on facts except for opinion articles which have been clearly labeled as opinions as well. Most of the articles also focus on two sides of the stories, limiting too much bias.
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Report for MSNBC
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What is the current headline?
America can't afford to forget Zelenskyy's role in Trump's first impeachment
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Scroll through the titles of the articles on the front page. Does the source select articles that favor a certain political viewpoint (for example, on guns, abortion, or public health)? Yes. The articles emphasize the contributions that the United States has made so far to help Ukraine. They are also trying to prove that Russia is far from winning Ukraine. 3.
Does the source have clearly identified “Opinion” articles? Yes. Even though this category has not been featured in the header, they have the ‘opinion’ tag. 4.
What are some titles of the Opinion articles?
Henry Ford's history of mass-producing hate is a cautionary tale for today.
Louis DeJoy won't oversee the end of the U.S. Postal Service.
The social safety net was already tattered. Now come those disabled by Covid. 5.
Do you think the Opinion articles reveal a clear political bias? Why or why not? Yes
. They rely/reflect on the author’s thoughts about the subject, less focus has been paid to the underlying facts. 6.
Does the source make frequent use of “shock value”? If so, give an example or two.
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. World War III 'may have already started with the Russian invasion, Zelenskyy tells NBC News, Yovanovitch: Putin heard Trump's message on Ukraine 'loud and clear.' Then Biden won. 7.
Would you trust this source for your news? Why or why not?
Yes. Because of the writing quality, author credentials, and use of first-hand sources of news. Report for CNN
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What is the current headline?
Russia resorts to older weapons, civilians pay the price
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Scroll through the titles of the articles on the front page. Does the source select articles that favor a certain political viewpoint (for example, on guns, abortion, or public health)? Yes
. The articles promote that Putin is a dangerous man and a war criminal. 3.
Does the source have clearly identified “Opinion” articles? Yes
. Opinion articles have been labeled with the 'opinion' tag. 4.
What are some titles of the Opinion articles?
Opinion: Putin's dangerous move
Gen. Petraeus: Invasion reveals a host of weaknesses in Russia's military
Why the US is flirting with authoritarians in countering Putin.
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Do you think the Opinion articles reveal a clear political bias? Why or why not? Yes. It mainly relies on one-sided facts i.e. capitalizing on the mistakes made by the Russian military in their attack on Ukraine. 6.
Does the source make frequent use of “shock value”? If so, give an example or two.
Yes. Suicide Drones: the US announces huge arms package for Ukraine
, War Criminal:
Biden makes his harshest condemnation of Putin yet. 7.
Would you trust this source for your news? Why or why not?
Yes. Other than opinions, this news media has factored in analysis which is based on two-
sided facts. Most of the news is based on underlying facts.
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CNN International - Breaking News, US News, World News, and Video
. CNN. (2022). Retrieved 17 March 2022, from https://edition.cnn.com/
. Fox News
. Fox News. (2022). Retrieved 17 March 2022, from https://www.foxnews.com/
. MSNBC News - Breaking News and News Today | Latest News
. MSNBC.com. (2022). Retrieved 17 March 2022, from https://www.msnbc.com/
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