What is the story/event? The story revolves around a tragic incident in Seattle where a woman, Jaahnavi Kandula, was struck and killed by a police cruiser as she crossed a street. The incident involved a police officer, Kevin Dave, driving at a high speed while responding to an overdose call. After the incident, there were controversial remarks made by a police union leader, Daniel Auderer, that were captured on a body-worn camera.
What facts were included in all three stories? All three stories included common facts such as the date of the incident (January 23), the victim’s name (Jaahnavi Kandula), details of the accident involving the police cruiser, and the involvement of the police union leader, Daniel Auderer.
Was there one news source that contained facts the other two did not? Yes, the news sources provided different perspectives and additional context. For example, the left-leaning source emphasized the emotional impact on the victim’s family, while the right-leaning source focused on legal aspects and the intention behind the controversial remarks. These differences in focus and perspective can be considered additional facts depending on the reader’s viewpoint.
Why might that be? Different news sources often have different editorial priorities and target audiences. Left-leaning sources may prioritize human interest and emotional aspects, while right-leaning sources may prioritize legal and procedural details. This results in varied coverage and additional facts, catering to their respective audiences.
What did you notice about the language/word choice? Language and word choice varied between the sources. Left-leaning sources may use more emotionally charged language, emphasizing the tragedy and the victim’s perspective. Right-leaning sources may use more technical and legal language, focusing on procedures and explanations.
Was there leading or subjective language to favor one point of view over another? Yes, all three sources exhibited some degree of subjective language to align with their respective viewpoints. Left-leaning sources may emphasize the emotional impact and portray the victim sympathetically, while right-leaning sources may defend or provide context for the controversial remarks made by the police union leader.
Can you detect any examples of bias? Explain. Bias is present in these news articles. Left-leaning sources may exhibit a bias by emphasizing the victim’s perspective and portraying the incident as a tragedy, potentially encouraging sympathy for the victim’s family. Right-leaning sources may exhibit a bias by emphasizing legal explanations and providing context for the police union leader’s remarks, potentially encouraging understanding or justification for those remarks. The choice of language and focus in each source reflects these biases.
