Practice - Selection and Omission (The Gatekeeping Function)
Practice Questions
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What is gatekeeping in media?
💡 Hint: Think about who makes decisions on what news is important.
Define omission in the context of news reporting.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when some facts are not included.
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What does gatekeeping refer to in news media?
💡 Hint: Think about how news stories are chosen.
True or False: Omission can shape the audience's understanding of an event.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of not sharing all information.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate a recent news article. Does it present multiple viewpoints? If not, discuss how this could affect reader perception.
💡 Hint: Consider what viewpoints would add depth to the story.
Research a historical event that received biased coverage. Analyze how selection and omission played roles in shaping public perception.
💡 Hint: Focus on key events like elections, wars, or major social movements.
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