1.6.2 - Selection and Omission of Information
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Practice Questions
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Define selection in media.
💡 Hint: Think about what information is chosen for news headlines.
What does omission mean?
💡 Hint: Consider what details might change how a story is understood.
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What does selection in media refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what media chooses to highlight.
True or False: Omission can distort the full context of a story.
💡 Hint: Think about stories missing key information.
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Identify a news article that you believe exemplifies selection and omission. Discuss what information has been selected and what has been omitted.
💡 Hint: Look for contrasting reports from other sources.
Create a presentation analyzing a media campaign and what selection and omission techniques were used to influence public opinion.
💡 Hint: Consider who profits from the media portrayal.
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