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Originally Posted by cookie_365
- Is there a clear line drawn between editorial and reporting? In other words, can I tell when it's going beyond the facts and moving into opinion?
- Are the facts supported by cross reference - names with quotes, clear references to studies so I can check them myself if I want to?
- Do the opinion pieces address contrary arguments and come to a conclusion, rather than simply pretend that there's an easy answer?
- Does the paper avoid assuming that you agree with its editorial opinion?
- Does the paper regularly run editorials by different writers with conflicting viewpoints?
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On that basis I read the Indie becasue it does reflect different opinions and has some valid points in its editorials. They allow contrary arguments for i.e., the war in Iraq etc., and also give thourough news coverage.
I read a paper becasue I enjoy the way it reports things. I don't want to read a paper that glories in celebrity lifestyles, they do not interest me.
The election decline in readership and viewing figures is interesting. I seem to watch more news casts and buy less paper during the election. Maybe its becasue I find a viewable opinioneasier to digest and think about than a readable one ?
Sian.