Where did the journalist(s) writing this article get their information? Which sources get their quotes/points of view presented first/last? Does the article express skepticism about the information/quotes/statements? Does it express approval?
Tips for analyzing news coverage • Make sure you understand what type of article you are looking at. Is it a straight-news article by someone on the paper’s staff? Is it a straight-news article from a wire service or from another newspaper ? Is it an editorial? Is it an opinion column? • Consider the […]