Importance of Media
This is the main role of media in society. It keeps citizens informed about events.
What is informing the public
This role refers to spreading news and information to the public.
What is information dissemination?
This term refers to who controls media outlets.
What is media ownership?
These outlets aim for objectivity and factual accuracy.
What is mainstream media?
False or misleading information spread unintentionally is called this.
What is misinformation?
Media helps citizens make decisions, participate in discussions, and do this to government.
What is holding the government accountable?
Media examines government actions and exposes wrongdoing in this role.
What is the watchdog function?
When a few companies control most media outlets, it is called this.
What is media monipoly?
These sources present news from a specific political viewpoint.
What is partisan media?
This bias causes people to favor information that matches their beliefs.
What is confirmation bias?
By choosing which stories to highlight, the media can influence this.
What is public opinion?
This includes news broadcasts, online articles, and documentaries.
What is media content/sources?
A major concern of media monopolies is a lack of this.
What is diversity of viewpoint?
This modern platform spreads news quickly but can also spread misinformation.
What is social media?
Personalized algorithms that limit exposure to different viewpoints create this.
What are filter bubbles?
This type of journalism uncovers wrongdoing and promotes transparency.
The watchdog function mainly focuses on holding which groups accountable?
Who are government officials, corporations, and institutions?
Media ownership can influence this aspect of news.
What is content or perspective/bias?
A key difference between mainstream and partisan media is this.
What is bias/objectivty?
Groups where people only hear similar opinions are called this.
What are echo chambers?
Why is media considered essential in a democracy?
Informs citizens & ensures government accountability
Why is the watchdog role important for democracy?
Promotes transparency and prevents abuse of power
Why can media monopolies be dangerous in a democracy?
They can limit perspectives and allow manipulation or censorship?
Name one challenge of social media as a news source.
What is misinformation or biased content spreading quickly?
How can misinformation impact society? (Can be multiple answers)
It can erode trust, influence opinions, and/or increase division?