Kailey Brack

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

#UWJ201 #313 This week in lecture, we learned a lot more about political bias in the media and indexing. I would love to hear some ideas on why journalists have a difficult time putting out unbiased news. Is it because sometimes it is not entirely up to the journalist?

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@jamie_vacca #UWJ201 I feel that individuals are really only skeptical when it comes to something that they disagree with or is in favor of the other side. However, if the source confirms their beliefs and gives them a reason to think that way, they won't be as skeptical.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@NicolePerla3 #UWJ201 #313 Yes! I think so many of us grew up thinking, ok this is what I was told so it must be true. It is also hard for individuals to be skeptical when they only read sources that will tell them what they want to hear.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@AlexVerhagen5 #UWJ201 #313 I believe our national media will continue to diverge and put out dividing topics, however, I am hoping that more media consumers are able to recognize the bias and look at the news with a balanced opinion.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@BrookeP303 #UWJ201 #313 Yes! It is crazy to think that many local news stations nationwide could be using the same exact script and we could have no idea!

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

#UWJ201 #313 In lecture today we learned about media ownership and the commonalities between media sources. Sinclair's script for news reporters was extremely eye-opening and honestly a little frightening. Each lecture I lose more and more trust in the media!

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@EmmaGoshin #UWJ201 #313 Social media releases a lot of criticism as more people are able to share their opinions (instead of only journalists) and can do it through the internet which relieves the stress of confrontation.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

#UWJ201 #313 I think the main thing I learned this week when it comes to journalism and the media, is that I can't be so quick to trust/judge, because so many individuals put all their trust into the media that could quite possibly be inaccurate.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@annapetr01 #UWJ201 #313 You make such a great point. Most of the time I honestly don't recognize my biases until I hear/see something that I disagree with.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@SchillerCate #UWJ201 #313 It is a scary thought, but I do think news deserts will worsen with time. With the recent lectures, I have come to realize that I can't remember the last time I held a physical newspaper. I am from a big city and I would argue my friends would say the same.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@AlexaRappaport #UWJ201 #313 I don't think social media and online news will be enough to educate individuals and without local news they will be missing a crucial aspect of a well-rounded education on important issues.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

#UWJ201 #313 This week's lectures have me realizing that I rarely look into local news. I am wondering if I am not alone in this and if I am not, are there some ways local news' can appeal to younger generations?

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@kate_gehringer #UWJ201 #313 I find myself reading articles that may be against me in order to see the other side, however, I am way more likely to pass on or speak about an article that favors my side.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@EricksonMakenna #UWJ201 #313 I think one of the biggest factors about conversations online versus face to face is that people have more time to formulate an argument while face to face people are put on the spot. Online conversations definitely relieve some of that stress.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

#UWJ201 #313 Interesting discussion this week in my discussion section on whether more conversations should be had between differing political parties, could be very beneficial, but many shy away from it. What can be done to make these conversations more frequent?

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@AnnabelBridges7 #UWJ201 #313

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@AnnabelBridges7 I was just thinking about this! I feel like so many people I speak to in the older generation all feel this way and are constantly rolling their eyes at the governmental institutions.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@keiper_maggie #UWJ201 #313

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

@keiper_maggie I have started doing the same thing! Specifically shows that take place in NYC, such as Friends. I used to watch it and would always want to move to New York when I grew up. Now I realize I will probably NEVER live a life like theirs.

[Kailey Brack @BrackKailey]

#UWJ201 #313 I am really enjoying learning about framing, but I am wondering how to notice the bias in an article when the topic doesn't include two distinct sides (such as pro-life or pro-choice). Anyone have any tips?