Effects of News Media

Write a 700- to 1,050-word essay in which you discuss how the information and news media have affected American culture.

Answer the following questions:

• Does the information media have social responsibility? If yes, in what ways? If not, why not?
• What is the role of the information and news media in the shaping of political opinions?
• How have electronic media and their convergence transformed journalism and news consumption?

Illustrate your responses with specific examples.

Format your summary according to appropriate course-level APA guidelines.