28-07-2006, 09:22 AM
There are a number of criteria to consider when evaluating journalism.
Fact, bias and sensationalism. One also has to look at the funding behind the media source as well. The very rich media and sensationalistic press will publish first and verify second. This often results in an incorrect story being published, and there is enough money to deal with the libel case afterwards if it comes to that.
There are media houses that will rather publish second and have the facts.
Where bias is concerned it all depends on your own perspective, however there are many publications that take a firm left or right attitude in their publication, the interesting thing is that the media cater to a demand, their bias is towards a particular reader.
Fact, bias and sensationalism. One also has to look at the funding behind the media source as well. The very rich media and sensationalistic press will publish first and verify second. This often results in an incorrect story being published, and there is enough money to deal with the libel case afterwards if it comes to that.
There are media houses that will rather publish second and have the facts.
Where bias is concerned it all depends on your own perspective, however there are many publications that take a firm left or right attitude in their publication, the interesting thing is that the media cater to a demand, their bias is towards a particular reader.
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