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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
How will the question be resolved?
The Independent – Zehraa Patel
The Guardian – Laura Stack
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
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
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
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
To what extent does the Guardian separate fact from opinion?
Balanced account
Range of sources
Minimised subjectivity
Objective reporting
Fact
Opinion
The Times – Jake Johnson
The Telegraph – George Robinson
What are two prevalent news values within the quality newspapers?
Conclusion – Veronica Sprizzi