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To what extent is it correct to claim that the quality newspapers largely separate fact from opinion?A presentation by Zehraa Patel, Laura Stack, Jake Johnson, George Robinson and Veronica Sprizzi
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How will the question be resolved?
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The Independent – Zehraa Patel
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The Guardian – Laura Stack
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To what extent does the Guardian separate fact from opinion?
Conclusion
“Fear of ‘witch-hunt’ will stop doctors
training for abortions” The Guardian, 2 April
2012
“Burmese spring Hopes of fresh start as
Suu Kyi’s party declares victory” The
Guardian, 2 April 2012
“Virgin Atlantic investigates ‘secret tip-offs’ to paparazzi” The Guardian, 6 April 2012
“‘A good man’: tributes to Athens
pensioner who killed himself in protest at
austerity” The Guardian, 6 April 2012
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Does the Guardian give balanced accounts on its debates?
Abortion training
Pro-choice views
• “witch-hunt”• “under siege”• “deeply
concerned”
Burmese spring
Suu Kyi support
• cheers• young and old• sang along• victory
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Do the Guardian’s sources provide appropriate evidence for objectivity?
Virgin Atlantic – suggestive phrasing• the exchange suggests a longstanding and friendly
relationship…• BUT checks by the Guardian confirm that…
Burmese spring – depiction of country• brutal military junta• dusty roadside villages• unpaved, bumpy roads• reintroduction of Burma to the rest of the world
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What else suggests the Guardian attempts to maintain objectivity?
• Virgin Atlantic spokesperson• Employee involved• Big Picture founder• Private lawyer
Virgin Atlantic - sources
• “…he was a gentleman, a good man.”• decent, dignified man• “He was clearly very educated…”• “He was an exceptional person…”
Greece suicide -
victim profile
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To what extent does the Guardian separate fact from opinion?
Balanced account
Range of sources
Minimised subjectivity
Objective reporting
Fact
Opinion
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The Times – Jake Johnson
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The Telegraph – George Robinson
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What are two prevalent news values within the quality newspapers?
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Conclusion – Veronica Sprizzi