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Instructions.docx

· 3 pages in length.

· The event must be from within the last four months.

· Include at least three sources: at least one must be from an Library Database such as NewsBankLinks to an external site. and at least one must be from the textbook or other reputable source to explain the concept. Any other sources used can include news websites or public polling organizations.

· Include concepts from chapter 8 that are being demonstrated in your source. Examples include: agenda setting, framing, priming, yellow journalism, etc.

The papers should be formatted in MLA style.  This means that the paper margins are set at 1 inch on all sides.  The font type is either Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point size and it is double spaced.  When citing outside sources, you must have parenthetical references within the body of the paper and a Works Cited page at the end.

NewsMediaNotes.pdf

News Media

News: the news media's version of reality, usually with an emphasis on

timely, dramatic and compelling events and developments.

Historical evolutionary process from a Partisan Press to an “Objective” One

The Development of the Broadcast Media

- Radio and Television: A Truly National Media

- Government Licensing and Regulation of Broadcasters, the FCC

- The Emergence of the Internet

Objective Journalism: a model of news reporting which is based on the

communication of "facts" rather than opinions and which is "fair" in that it

presents all sides of partisan debate.

Interpretive Reporting: the style of reporting that aims to explain why

something is taking place or has occurred.

Descriptive Reporting: a style of reporting that required that reporters stick

to the "facts" which provided a straightforward description of events.

Roles of the news media in the political system

Signaler Role - accepted responsibility of the media to alert the public to

important developments as soon as possible after they happen or are

discovered

Common-Carrier Role - the media's function as an open channel through

which political leaders can communicate with the public

Watchdog Role - the accepted responsibility of the media to protect the

public from deceitful, careless, incompetent and corrupt officials by standing

ready to expose any official who violates accepted legal, ethical or

performance standards

Public-Representative Role: a role whereby the media attempt to act as the

public's representatives

agenda setting - the power of the media through news coverage to focus the

public's attention and concern on particular events, problems and issues

Chapter8.pdf
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