THE NEWS
Where do people usually get their news?
Internet, blogs, TV
What is meant by "if it bleeds, it leads"?
Stories about people dying or being injured are more newsworthy
What kinds of media are popular these days?
Smart phone, blogs, social networking sites, internet
What are some (3) dangers of mass media?
Passivity, violence, addiction, increase in advertising, invasion of privacy
What are some (3) factors that make an event newsworthy?
Geographic proximity, human interest, loss of life, destruction, prominence, time (recent), novelty
What is a journalist's/news source's "agenda"?
What their story is trying to achieve/convince the reader to do
What kinds of media were popular 15 years ago?
Radio, newspaper, magazines, TV
How can the media invade our privacy?
Track and study behavior via credit card use and websites visited
What are "human interest" stories?
news about ordinary people doing extraordinary things
What makes a story "novel"?
if it's new, unusual, or has never happened before
What are 2 important characteristics of mass media?
fast, constantly updated
What is the digital divide?
Unequal access to digital information amongst developed/developing countries
What are the 3 functions of the media?
Gatekeeper, Watchdog, Agenda-setter
How is journalism different today than it was in the past?
The internet is able to deliver everything that traditional mass media delivers
What is one important development of new media?
Information goes in two directions
What are some dangers of social media?
cyberbullying, narcissism, invasion of privacy, cyber crimes, phishing, identity theft, advertising
How does bias affect the news?
it determines what stories are published by different sources, especially when about politics
Why do journalists believe it is acceptable to publish private information about celebrities/public figures?
Everyone has the right to freedom of speech
How is technology linked to the media?
new sources; how we get our news; risk of "fake news"; faster
Why is cyberbullying difficult to stop?
It's usually anonymous; it's hard to track people on the internet