Select a problem, ethical dilemma, or situation that has been recently been covered on Cable News, BBC News, PBS, news wires, or newspapers. Some issues may include fake news, health care or education policy, refugees, immigrants, women rights, civil rights, or any other social, political, or economic issue of your choice-but it is part of the present national debate.
Describe the problem and any corresponding bias reported or inherent in your own thinking.
Discussion Questions
Answer these questions. (Source: Detecting Media Bias & Propaganda, Democracy, and the News Media)
Identify and explain the point of view from which a given news story is constructed.
Who is the audience do you think it was intended for? Explain your answer.
Differentiate points of view that are negating or ignoring facts, and determine the real facts from the spin placed on the facts. Explain why you think this is so.
Write short response of 150- 200 word.
Remember to cite any facts, claims, or assumptions.
Describe any critical thinking theories, tools, or models you used to resolve your issue or problem.