Question

Begin the discussion by responding to the following prompt: If you know anything about the Titanic, you know it hit an iceberg and sank three hours later. For nearly 24 hours, the world knew only that it was at ship in distress. Most newspapers reported everyone was safe, when in fact, 1,517 passengers and crew perished. Many blamed the new wireless technology, but others thought reporters had fallen for the White) Star hype about their "unsinkable" ship. Analyze the media bias you see in the 1912 article about the Titanic. Discuss the possible reasons that led reporters to believe the White Star hype. Then consider how hype or propaganda may bias reporting today. Give examples if you can. Post a detailed response to the Media Bias Discussion prompt. Then respond to two classmates' posts.​

Answer 1

I feel that they got caught up in the media and had no right opinion on it. The reason is the showtence that the medium of the story tells us. The proper analysis.