Blog 1

Stereotypes & Media Bias

Post blog entry by Wednesday, September 3rd (midnight)

Choose any news article or video related to any African country or African issue. Write a 500 – 1000 word blog answering the following questions.

  1. What is the issue discussed? Where?
  2. Why is it important?
  3. What key words/tone does the author use to describe the situation? Have we discussed any of these words/tones in class?
  4. What impression do you get from the words/tone used? Stereotypical, biased, neutral, positive, hopeful?
  5. What is the source of the story? CNN, Aljazeera, BBC…charitable organization…business website…?
  6. Do you think the source impacts the choice of words/tone used? How so?
  7. What are your personal thoughts about the issue discussed and/or tone?

Organization of Blog Entry

Please include

  • Title or Article and/or title of your blog entry
  • Source article retrieved from
  • Date
  • One image or video (if possible)
  • 500-1000 words
  • Tag this blog entry in the Stereotype Category

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