Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Impact

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the impact of partisan bias on reporting?

• A) If reporters hold liberal views, they are reflected in their reporting.
• B) Left-leaning reporters automatically equate to left-leaning news coverage.
• C) Reporters are completely responsible to printing and airing news stories, hence the news coverage is biased.
• D) The impact of a published story is biased according to the leaning of editors or publishers.
• E) The most important protection against bias in reporting is a commitment to professionalism on the part of most journalists.

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