Week 4: Fairness and Balance in the News

  • Due Mar 20, 2022 by 11:59pm
  • Points 5
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  • Available Mar 13, 2022 at 8am - Mar 20, 2022 at 11:59pm
This assignment was locked Mar 20, 2022 at 11:59pm.

Watch "Fairness and Balance" and then respond to the prompts. (5 pts)

This is an assessment, not an assignment. I want you to think about the questions after watching the video. It is meant to set a baseline you can refer to as you move through this week's materials. 

 

  1. Where do you typically encounter the news? List the sources.
  2. According to the video, what are some examples of journalistic standards? List the examples
  3. Why is fair and balanced representation in the news important? (100 - 200 words)

Based on "Fairness and Balance" was developed in LibWizard and Powtoons by Tessa Withorn, Carolyn Caffrey Gardner, and Aric Haas at CSU

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Rubric

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Fair and Balanced News
Fair and Balanced News
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Response
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2.5 pts Full Marks Thoughtful response addressing concepts fairness and balanced. Brings in examples that reflect a good grasp of the concept.
2.5 to >0.5 pts Partial Marks The response demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of fairness and balance in the new but doesn't offer an example.
0.5 to >0 pts No Marks Did not submit assignment.
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2.5 pts
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Grammar and Spelling
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2.5 pts Full Marks Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
2.5 to >1.0 pts Grammar/Spelling Rules of grammar, usage and punctuation are usually followed; may have spelling and grammatical errors.
1 to >0 pts No Marks Did not submit assignment
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2.5 pts
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Additional Comments
Total Points: 5 out of 5