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Week 5 Discussion Persuasive communication

Week 5 Discussion Persuasive communication

Q Read the article titled, "The Problem of False Balance When Reporting on Science". Then, discuss the following: Are there issues that should be presented as having only one side? Should media groups focus on 3+ sides? Discuss the implications of how persuaders choose how to represent the number of sides.

Q It cannot be understated how important media affect how we interact with information and the world. Consider for yourself how feeling, history and expectations differ between media. Select two different media items, and compare how you react differently to each (remember, "media" does not necessarily mean electronic). Draw conclusions about the effect of a medium on the ability for a message to persuade you. Use the video clips in this week's learning resources to help think through this more deeply.

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First of all, I would like to mention that I follow the fundamental content and claim of the article, which says that while pursuing any content or considering any fact, it is essential first to stay impartial and consider each and every perspective and claims regarding the particular context. I think content with just one side cannot successfully persuade the viewers, readers or the audience. In order to make a content sound relevant and trustworthy, it is essential to take the opposing views along with those claims which are supporting the main topic.