"Bad news sells" The media is frequently blamed for overindulging in negative news, with media studies reporting that bad news outweighs good news by as much as 17 negative news stories for every one good news story. However, media companies are simply relying on revenue gained from their ability to retain viewers' attention. Is it fair to blame the media or are there other factors at play?
by Niomi Maunder
1. Identify which argument has more support.
1.1. I am for the argument, that the media is to blame
2. Is it the medias responsibility to influence the viewer with more positive news?
2.1. Should they make more of an effort to produce intriguing happy news?
3. Does the media intentionally shine a negative light on positive news?
3.1. If so why?
4. Keeping the news honest
4.1. negative news will always be in the media but it needs to have the whole truth written, good and bad
5. Define what is meant by overindulging in negative stories
6. Do people tune into negative news more than the positive news?
6.1. Are there any surveys to provide evidence
7. Why does negative, scary, horror stories intrigue viewers more than a happy story
8. Does one media outlet shine more of a negative light and/or highlight more negative stories over postive stories more other media outlets
8.1. provide example and evidence
