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What are the three basic elements to look for in a news article?
What are the three basic elements to look for in a news article?
- The introduction, analysis, conclusion
- The headline, body, conclusion
- The summary, supporting details, conclusion
- The lead, explanation, additional information (correct)
Why is it important for news articles to be a balanced account?
Why is it important for news articles to be a balanced account?
- To avoid legal issues
- To attract more readers
- To align with the writer's personal beliefs
- To provide different viewpoints without bias (correct)
What important questions should be asked when analyzing an article?
What important questions should be asked when analyzing an article?
- Who is the audience, what main points are being made, are the sources reliable (correct)
- What is the font size, who are the advertisers, what is the publication's political stance
- Who is the author, what is the article about, when was it published
- What is the word count, who designed the layout, where was it printed
What should the lead of a news article include?
What should the lead of a news article include?
What should be included in the explanation section of a news article?
What should be included in the explanation section of a news article?
What does Shadid want to convey about the current condition of Baghdad?
What does Shadid want to convey about the current condition of Baghdad?
What does Maysoon al-Damluji suggest as a solution to the problems in Baghdad?
What does Maysoon al-Damluji suggest as a solution to the problems in Baghdad?
How does Shadid support his points about Baghdad's condition?
How does Shadid support his points about Baghdad's condition?
What is the perspective of Maysoon al-Damluji regarding the American troops?
What is the perspective of Maysoon al-Damluji regarding the American troops?
How does Shadid ensure the reliability of his sources?
How does Shadid ensure the reliability of his sources?
What are the four types of propaganda discussed in the article?
What are the four types of propaganda discussed in the article?
What is the lead paragraph of Shadid's article focused on?
What is the lead paragraph of Shadid's article focused on?
What is the likely audience of Shadid's article?
What is the likely audience of Shadid's article?
What does the article refrain from using?
What does the article refrain from using?
What does Shadid shift the focus to within his article?
What does Shadid shift the focus to within his article?
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Study Notes
Analyzing Unbiased Reporting and Propaganda in Shadid's Article
- Propaganda is biased or misleading information used to promote a particular political cause or idea
- Four types of propaganda are discussed: name calling or stereotyping, plain folks, artificial dichotomy, and scapegoat
- Shadid's article "In the City of Cement" is analyzed for its use of propaganda and unbiased reporting
- Shadid is the Baghdad bureau chief of The Washington Post and won the Pulitzer Prize for his series on Iraq
- Shadid's lead paragraph describes the situation in Baghdad after American soldiers left
- The lead provides information on who, what, when, where, and how
- Shadid's audience is likely educated adults familiar with the Iraq War
- Shadid provides facts and details about the withdrawal of U.S. combat troops from Baghdad
- He carefully chooses words to convey the long history of Iraq and the impact of the American presence
- Shadid shifts the focus from the American-Iraqi conflict to religious conflicts within Iraq
- Shadid refrains from using propaganda and stereotypes in his article
- The article portrays different points of view and does not show evidence of propaganda
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