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2006 Dishonest Reporting Awards

Wednesday's Biased Item - December 20, 2006

Directions

• If possible, print the article before reading.
• As you read, circle or underline the names of people, organizations and important facts.
• Use your own words to answer the questions in complete sentences.

Excerpt

QUESTION:  What are your thoughts on the "Dishonest Reporting Awards?" 

This week instead of reading one example of bias in the media, go to HonestReporting.com's "2006 Dishonest Reporting Awards."  There are many examples of biased media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  Scroll down to read the examples throughout the page.

Types of Media Bias

Explanation of Media Bias