Contemporary Issues
Contemporary Issues
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Weekly News Report
Weekly News Report
News Organizations
News Organizations
(Note: This is a small sample.)
International
Europe
BBC News (United Kingdom)
Publically funded, emphasis on impartial reporting to a global audience
The Guardian (United Kingdom)
Independent newspaper with emphasis on investigative journalism
Reuters (United Kingdom)
International news agency with objective and impartial reporting
Le Monde (France)
News and analysis filtered through French perspective, some content in English
Der Spiegel (Germany)
Primarily focused on Germany and Europe, emphasis on investigative journalism and analysis
El País (Spain)
Right-click to translate with Google, comprehensive coverage of international news
Asia
Al Jazeera (Qatar)
Government-funded, global perspective from non-Western viewpoint
Xinhua (China)
State-owned agency that often reflects the Chinese government's perspective
Japan Times (Japan)
Focused primarily on domestic news
The Hindu (India)
Focused primarily on domestic news
Korea Herald (South Korea)
Focused primarily on domestic news
Jakarta Post (Indonesia)
Focused primarily on domestic news
Africa
TimesLIVE (South Africa)
Focused primarily on domestic news
New Times (Rwanda)
Focused primarily on domestic news
Daily Nation (East Africa)
Promotes economic and political integration in East Africa
The Standard (Kenya)
Leading local news source
Latin America
Latin America
Clarín (Argentina)
Right-click to translate with Google, national and international news
Folha de S.Paulo (Brazil)
Right-click to translate with Google, national and international news
El Universal (Mexico)
Right-click to translate with Google, national and international news
National
Globally-recognized, not-for-profit news cooperative
In-depth national and world news
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Trusted source for business and financial news
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National and international news
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Magazine on politics, culture, and current events
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Local
Milwaukee's largest newspaper, covering local and national news
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News and programming focused on Wisconsin, national, and international stories
In-depth reporting on Wisconsin, national, and international news
Information and resources about municipal services, local government, public safety, community programs, and city events
Qualities of reliable journalism
Qualities of reliable journalism
Independence
Not funded by a political party or advertisers that decide content
Transparency
Open about where information is coming from; acknowledging biases
Inclusiveness
Broad range of perspectives; what and whose stories are chosen to be told
Accountability
Admiting and fixing mistakes
Careful & measured
Tone is not dramatic; information is presented without prejudice
Types of cognitive biases
Types of cognitive biases
Confirmation bias
Tendency to look for information that confirms what you already think
Negativity bias
Tendency to notice and remember bad news more than good news
Anchoring bias
Tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of info you see
Blind-spot bias
Tendency to notice biases in sources you disagree with while overlooking biases in sources you agree with
How do qualities of reliable journalism counteract these biases?
As a consumer of news, what can you do to avoid these biases?
Lateral Reading
Lateral Reading
What is it?
Process of exploring multiple sources to verify information and gain a deeper understanding of a topic
Why is it important?
Helps you determine an author's credibility, intent, and biases
Helps you avoid misinformation and disinformation
Introduces new perspectives and ideas, preventing a narrow understanding of a topic
How do I do it?
Search for information about the author and funding
Look for other sources that corroborate or contradict the information
Exercise "click restraint" - survey search results first
Go beyond the first page of search results
Fact Checking Sites
Fact Checking Sites
Evaluate statements made by politicians
Misleading, false, misinformation
Myths, rumors, hoaxes
Bias Indicator Sites
Bias Indicator Sites
News stories on the same topic from left, center, and right-leaning organizations
Rates news sources based on their political slant and factual reporting
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