Question

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

a) "Reporters gather facts and write about them - so why do some people say the news is unreliable?" (Paragraph 8)
b) "They hire trained reporters who know how to ask good questions about all sides of a story." (Paragraph 9)
c) "They also employ many different editors to double-check all of the facts cited in the articles." (Paragraph 9)
d) "It is impossible to avoid bias completely, but news writers and news readers can still do a lot to make sure the information they share and read is accurate." (Paragraph 10)

Answer 1

Best supports the idea that while it is impossible to completely avoid bias, both news writers and readers can make efforts to ensure accuracy in information shared and read. Option d

Step-by-step explanation:

The student is asking which detail from a provided text best supports the idea that news writing should be reliable and that news reporters and readers should strive for accuracy.

Among the options, choice d) "It is impossible to avoid bias completely, but news writers and news readers can still do a lot to make sure the information they share and read is accurate." (Paragraph 10) best supports this idea because it acknowledges the inevitability of bias, yet underscores the responsibility of both news writers and readers to work towards accuracy.

This aligns with the information that was provided on spotting bias and striving for reliability in journalism.

The other options focus on the process journalists and organizations might use to ensure accuracy (such as hiring trained reporters and employing editors), but do not directly address the principle that accuracy should be a primary goal despite the presence of bias.

The selection clearly shows an understanding that striving for accuracy and fairness is essential in reporting, even when bias cannot be completely eliminated, reflecting the nuances of responsible journalism. Option d