In Media We Trust?
Critical Analysis
According to the data from the visual above, what portion of Americans currently have a Great deal or Fair amount of trust or confidence in the mass media when it comes to reporting he news fully, accurately and fairly?
Describe one trend in Americans’ level of trust and confidence in the mass media since 1972.
In general, how much trust and confidence do you have in the mass media when it comes to reporting the news fully, accurately and fairly?
Explain which form of the mass media - newspapers, radio, television - you think people trust the most and the least.
The level of public trust in the mass media does not include social media. However, explain whether social media has influenced American opinion on the trustworthiness of mass media.
Considering the low level of trust in the American mass media, and also the First Amendment’s protection of press freedom; make a claim about whether the government should increase regulation of the press?
Based on the data from the visuals below* how has trust in the media based on party affiliation changed since 1972?
Based on the data from the visuals below* how does age impact trust in the media?
According to the data from the visual below, party affiliation impact levels of trust in the mass media. Why do you think Democrats have a higher level of trust in the media than Republicans?*
Learning Extension
Read the most recent Gallup report on Americans’ trust in the media.
Action Extension
Take a tour of the news media (watch, read, listen to the news for 17 minutes) and share with class your analysis of how much confidence and trust you have in the media.
