Identifying Bias in Media
Exploring how author's purpose, word choice, and selection of information can create bias in texts.
Key Questions
- Explain how the omission of certain details can create bias in a report.
- Analyze the impact of loaded language on a reader's perception of an issue.
- Predict how different media outlets might report the same event with varying biases.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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