Journalism Quote by Lester Markel
“What you see is news, what you know is background, what you feel is opinion”
About This Quote
Distinguish factual reporting, background context, and personal interpretation to understand information fully.
In simple terms: Separate facts, context, and opinion.
Key Takeaway
Identify each layer when consuming news.
Themes
media literacy
critical thinking
information overload
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
Journalism:1
Opinion:1
Know Background:1
News Know:0
Feel Opinion:0
Background Feel:0
When to use this quote
- reading news
- research
- debates
- media analysis
Key Concepts
journalism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify background info?
- What influences your personal feelings about a story?
A Different Perspective
People may blur lines unintentionally.
