Evaluating Media for Credibility
• Resources: Watch two current television news programs on the same day and compare them-some examples are Fox News, MSNBC, 60 Minutes, and CNN. Take note of differences in the stories that were covered, the amount of air time devoted to the major stories, and the bias or slant used when presenting a controversial story.
• Write a 500 to 700-word response addressing the following:
o Include details on the channel watched, the time of the broadcast, and the date.
o Which news program did you feel was the most credible? Why?
o Did you detect bias in either or both stories? If so what? If not, why not.
o Note: Be sure to include the time and date of the program as well as your time zone and the broadcasting network.
• Be sure to review rubric found in the Course Materials Forum
• Cite any sources and references according to the Associate Level Writing Style Handbook guidelines.