Possible points for discussing news media must always tell the truth
- show an understanding of the concept of truth in what we read, hear and see
- discuss circumstances where the media might be justified in not telling the whole truth
- make a judgement, based on consideration of the evidence and argument put forward about news media must always tell the truth.
- versions of the truth may depend upon the political and social attitudes of those involved in the media
- sensationalism and rumour-mongering being the economic mainstay of many media outlets
- untruthful/partial news should be condemned as likely to limit people’s access to facts and their understanding of issues
- accurate news being important in keeping people safe and informed
- facts and figures reported can be checked objectively using other sources
- opinion and analysis being subjective appeal to people of different persuasions
- popular morale may be upheld if the whole truth is not revealed by governments under certain circumstances
- it being, to a degree, up to consumers of news to develop a critical approach to sources and fact-checking.