Content–Select three “recent” articles (on the SAME EXACT topic) in your chosen theme (Prejudice and Equality, Violence in Society, or the
Language of Politics). One must be from the BBC or another international news agency, one must be from CNN or MSNBC, and one must be from
FOX News or Slate.com.
Using the method discussed in class, identify FACTS and OPINIONS in the article
Weigh the amount of each overall
PER ARTICLE, analyze the “development” or “processing” each underwent based on the aforementioned identification.
Why are certain phrases and quotes (from other individuals) employed?
How are “facts” utilized?
What biases come out due to these methods?
How does the material and focus CHANGE per article (given they’re all on the same topic…what is the “slant” of each and why)?
PER ARTICLE, analyze the audience to whom each news story is addressed.
What is the age and gender demographic targeted?
What is the political affiliation targeted?
What is the preconceived opinion of the target audience toward the topic or theme being addressed?
Employ quotes from the article to substantiate (back up”) your claims and observations.
Judge the efficacy of the news outlet’s presentation of the topic through the article’s positional approach.

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