Does the media create more harm than good?
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- In this lesson, we will reflect on the role of the media in society and reflect on some of the issues raised in previous lessons. We will then evaluate whether or not the actions of the media can always be justified.
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5 Questions
Q1.
According to the research mentioned in the lesson, which source below did people in the UK trust most?
Broadcast media
New media
Print media
Q2.
True or false: Sometimes an article will deliberately use emotive language to get a reaction from the reader?
False
Q3.
One of the oldest examples of false information being published is often given what name?
Explorers on the Moon
The Moon Men Saga
We Are Not Alone
Q4.
What does the 'V' in REVIEW stand for?
Venture
View
Vindicate
Q5.
A piece of information which is truthful and is shared with the aim of harming the reputation of the person it is about, would best be described with which of these words?
Disinformation
Misinformation
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these was not one of the news values we discussed?
Oddity
Proximity
Timeliness
Q2.
True or false: newspaper front pages were mentioned as one way the media can hold people to account?
False
Q3.
Would the argument 'codes of conduct stop bad behaviour' best be used to show that the media can harm, or that the media can help?
The media can harm
Q4.
What format to develop an argument did Mr Joy suggest that you use?
BEE
GEE
TEE
Q5.
Why did Mr Joy suggest that the summer holidays were better than the winter holidays in his example argument?
Because eating icecream is the best thing to do
Because Mr Joy likes shorter holidays, so he can be back at school
Because the winter holidays are cold