Critical Thinking and the Media

How well does the media do in each of the 7 areas of the criteria for critical thinking?

Clarity-I think that the media always makes sure that they are precise and clear. It is beneficial for their reputation to make sure that they are free from obscurity. It also widens their audience if what their talking about is easy to understand.

Accuracy- I believe that most respectable media writers try to get as close to the truth as they can. But I understand that you cannot always know the entire truth unless you have a first hand source.

Precision- I think that the media is specific enough and does include adequate detail in most cases. In the cases where it is a popular subject that mostly everyone has heard about they sometimes only provide minimal details to tell you what they are talking about so they can discuss it in detail further.

Relevance- The media is usually relevant and they tend to stick with the issue under discussion. They may drift off on a couple points but they always relate to their general topic.

Breadth- I believe that the media rarely has a second opinion and if they do, then it's a very discreet point of view. This is an area that the media has to improve on because there is always someone on the other side of an opinion.

Depth- Depending on the complexity of the issue, Depth in the media is covered well. The media usually foresees things to come in the future and considers solutions from the easy and realistic ones to the nearly impossible.

Logic- I think that the media uses logic well to enforce its statements with facts. When you use good logic to get your opinion across then you have a better chance of persuading people to support you.