140 likes | 222 Views
Types of Reporting. Fact vs. Opinion. Fact. Opinion. Definition: A statement that can be proved (or disproved). Example: Students are expected to follow a dress code at OMMS. . Definition: A personal view about something. Example: I believe the dress code is too strict.
E N D
Fact vs. Opinion Fact Opinion • Definition: A statement that can be proved (or disproved). • Example: Students are expected to follow a dress code at OMMS. • Definition: A personal view about something. • Example: I believe the dress code is too strict.
You must pass a written test in order to get your driver’s permit.
2 Types of Reporting • While looking for information in the world, we are bombarded with two types of reporting. • One type of reporting is full of straight facts while another combines fact and opinion.
Objective vs. Subjective Objective Subjective • Information that can be verified by looking up facts or calculations. • Is not influenced by the reporter’s opinions or previous experiences. • Rarely (if ever) inserts the reporter’s opinion or point of view (no 1st person pronouns) • Often gives facts for both (or multiple) sides of the story. • Information that cannot be verified by using concrete facts or calculations. • Has a basis in reality but is influenced by the reporter’s opinions or previous experiences. • Often one-sided • Reporter will use facts to support his/her viewpoint
When would it be appropriate to have objective reporting? • When would it be appropriate to have subjective reporting?
Hard News vs. Feature News • The media provides two different types of news: hard news and feature news.
Hard Feature • Current events that affect the audience are timely and concise. • All key information (the 5 Ws) is included in the first paragraph. • The less important information is near the end of the article. • Examples: Gas Prices / State of the Economy / A Serial Killer • Appeal to emotions • Do not not directly affect the audience • Do not need to be timely or concise. • Maybe less formal • Will focus on topics that are interesting, odd, or heartwarming. • Mayhavea theme or main message (like Bethany Hamilton’s story of perseverance) • Examples: A Day in the Life of an Iraqi Solider / Child Who Saves his Brother from Drowning / Person Gets National Award