Newspapers intend to report both sides of the story, but it is difficult to completely eliminate bias. Journalists are human beings and bring their own opinions with them to their work. This can happen even without realizing that the journalist is adding bias from their own point of view. It can be seen more in some works and less in others, depending on the topic. A journalist focusing on reporting on the presidency will likely approach it with one-sided judgment. President Obama's actions are so controversial that it's hard not to word the news without slanting it one way or the other. The New York Times tries to hide this unbalanced spectrum, but in some cases it can still slip. President Obama is portrayed by the New York Times with views that express a negative impact on the United States. The New York Times uses a variety of ways to find information and grab the reader's attention so people can find out what's going on in the world. world. However, one-sided perspectives can come into play on the part of journalists, with or without their knowledge. This can be seen through many aspects such as the title, tone, sources used and even quotes. Just like any newspaper, Times employees work together collectively. The reason for this type of setup is to try to offer citizens the best possible way of reporting the news. New York Times workers share a mutual understanding of what to write and how they should write. According to Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel, “The quality of decisions journalists make on a daily basis is greatly influenced by editors and newsroom culture” (243). Journalists find the facts but each of the editors and culture......middle of paper......bia Journalism Review. March 19, 2013. Web. April 20, 2014. Baker, Peter and Manny Fernandez. “Once again, Obama offers comfort at Fort Hood after soldiers are killed.” The New York Times April 10, 2014: A1-A17. Print.Beaujon, Andrew. "Obama will meet with celebrities but not with the Washington Post." Pointer. March 11, 2014. Web. April 19, 2014. Beaujon, Andrew. "Resurrected: The Obama Administration Is This Generation's 'Greatest Enemy of Press Freedom.' Pointer. March 24, 2014. Web. April 22, 2014. Bill, Kovach, and Rosenstiel Tom. The elements of journalism: what journalists should know and what the public should expect. New York: Three Rivers, 2007. Hare, Kristen. “Media Study: Network Coverage of Health Law Mostly Negative.” Pointer. December 12, 2013. Web. April 22, 2014. Horowitz, Jason. “The Obama Effect Inspires Few to Seek Office.” The New York Times April 14, 2014: A1-A13. Press.
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