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We'll take a close look at how the major U.S. television news media present some of the big issues of our time like the environment, AIDS, racism, and terrorism.I hope that you'll discover some answers to the question expressed by the course title.

Bias by Bernard Goldberg is available in the bookstore. Goldberg was a senior reporter with CBS News. He wrote this book, which became a bestseller, five years ago. It's an insider's view of how the major television news media often slant important stories. Because of this book, most of his friends in the media dumped him and claimed that he is just angry with CBS, his former employer.

You'll write summaries of each chapter week by week, so buy the book now. This course will involve a fair bit of reading and a lot of discussion, both posting your opinion on this website and talking in class.

Friday, September 26, 2008

W4 C2 Short Assignment: due Friday, Oct 3

Homeless Denied Health Care

Explain first of all, how the average reader might respond to this article. What would they see as the main point? Would they be likely to support any of the suggested policies after reading this?

Next, analyze critically all the problems you can find with this article. It will be easier if you print it out. Everything from the title, to the photo, to the research findings and more.

Is this fair and balanced news reporting or advocacy journalism? Any harm done? To whom?

Approximately 500 words. You don't need to follow a strict essay format, but you may. You should have at least 3 solid paragraphs.

Hard copy and email as Word attachment
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