During the presidential elections, the news reporter of XYZ channel praised one of the candidates and did not speak about the other candidate. Which of the following principles were violated by this news reporter?
A
Subjectivity
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B
Biased reporting
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C
Objectivity
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D
Unbiased reporting
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Solution
The correct options are C Objectivity D Unbiased reporting Media has a duty to uphold the tenets of truth through objectivity and unbiased reporting. Given how media has power to organise public opinion, it becomes important to exercsie responsibility in its reporting.