Question

Which of the following examples could be seen as objective reporting? A. The Condors obviously don't know much about playing defense or they wouldn't have allowed a late goal that cost them the game. B. Someone said the ride was unsafe because workers did something wrong when they set it up. C. Employers are ripping off workers by selfishly cutting available overtime shifts. D. The President reports that 60% of troops will be removed from Afghanistan before the end of the year.

Answer 1

The answer is D. The President reports that 60% of troops will be removed from Afghanistan before the end of the year.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. The President reports that 60% of troops will be removed from Afghanistan before the end of the year.

Explanation:

This is the statement that best shows objective reporting. In this statement, the reporter conveys the words that the President said, exactly as they were said. Whether the statement is an actual prediction of the future or not, the reporter conveyed the fact of the words that were said by the President. Objective reporting refers to reporting that conveys facts as close to the reality as possible, without any bias or prejudice.