Anna Montemor

Multimedia Journalist Anna Montemor joined KRCR News Channel 7 on August 29, 2022, as a Multimedia Journalist. Anna was born in Seattle and grew up in the small town of Snohomish Washington. Growing up Anna played a high level of soccer and spent her other free time acting. When she discovered broadcast journalism, a light bulb lit up in her head. She realized it was her way of doing the two things she loves, telling stories and being on camera all while being herself at the same time. In May of 2022, Anna graduated from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts with a Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Minor in Leadership studies. During her time at Chapman University Anna received a student Journalism award for her story titled “Hidden battles” a story based on those who suffer from disabilities in a pandemic. This story specifically lit the fire for Anna’s passion for journalism and gave her the push to pursue it professionally. Now at KRCR Anna hopes to give those in need a voice to be heard and help advocate for the underprivileged as well. She hopes to grow with the community and make the North State her new home.

43%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not acknowledge other possible causes or risk factors for colorectal cancer, such as genetics, lifestyle choices, or obesity.
  • The author implies that there is a lack of access to care or environmental factors contributing to the high number of cases without providing any evidence or sources.
  • The author uses vague and exaggerated language to describe the prevalence of colorectal cancer in Butte County.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author does not acknowledge any personal or professional connections to anyone involved in the issue she is reporting on.
  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in her reporting on colorectal cancer.
  • The author does not mention any funding sources or sponsors for her story that may have influenced her perspective or coverage of the topic.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts herself by stating that colonoscopies have decreased incidence of colorectal cancer in the US while also saying that cases are trending up among people under 50 years old.
  • The author implies a causal relationship between diet and colorectal cancer without providing any scientific evidence or citing any credible sources.
  • The author makes sweeping generalizations about American's diets and lifestyle choices without considering individual variations or other factors that may influence the risk of colon cancer.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any clear definitions or explanations of key terms or concepts related to colorectal cancer, such as polyps, screening methods, or risk factors.
  • The author uses emotional language and anecdotal evidence to appeal to the reader's sympathy and fear without providing any context or data.
  • The author uses sensationalized headlines and catchy phrases to attract attention without substantiating her claims with reliable sources.

Recent Articles

Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Threat Among Young People and Why You Should Get Screened Early

Colorectal Cancer: A Growing Threat Among Young People and Why You Should Get Screened Early

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Colorectal cancer, affecting the colon and rectum, is a common type of cancer among men under 50. It has been increasing in frequency among young people. The American Cancer Society recommends screening starting at age 45 or sooner without family history or symptoms.