Question 1

The government agency regulating communication technologies is ______.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the government agency responsible for regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in the United States.

Question 2

Journalists report which of the following as the biggest problem facing journalism overall?

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The broken business model is often cited as the biggest problem facing journalism, as it affects the financial sustainability and independence of news organizations.

Question 3

Exhausted election news audiences reported too much coverage of candidate experience and issue stances during the 2016 campaign.

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Audiences often reported feeling overwhelmed by the amount of coverage focused on the controversies and personal attacks rather than in-depth discussions on candidate experience and issue stances.

Question 4

Now that audiences have a lot of choices among media outlets, trust in media is on the rise.

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Despite the increase in choices among media outlets, trust in media has generally been on the decline, as audiences often feel overwhelmed by the amount of information and sometimes question the credibility of sources.

Question 5

Unbalanced coverage springs from news-making process rather than ideological bias.

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Unbalanced coverage often results from the inherent processes and pressures within news-making, such as the need for sensational stories, deadlines, and audience appeal, rather than solely from ideological bias.

Question 6

News is a product of audience preference, not a mirror of society.

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News content is often shaped by what is believed to appeal to audiences, including factors like sensationalism, relevance, and audience biases, rather than providing a direct, unfiltered reflection of society.

Question 7

Economic pressure means that journalists have more competition and less time and resources to investigate and develop their stories.

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Economic pressure on media organizations often leads to reduced budgets for in-depth reporting, forcing journalists to produce content more quickly with fewer resources, which can limit their ability to conduct thorough investigations and develop comprehensive stories.

Question 8

Media watchers and critics have few concerns about citizen journalism and its ability to fill coverage gaps left by eroding traditional media.

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Media watchers and critics often express concerns about citizen journalism, including issues related to accuracy, reliability, and the potential for spreading misinformation, as it lacks the editorial oversight typical in traditional journalism.

Question 9

Mobile audiences for news are growing rapidly.

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Mobile devices like smartphones and tablets have become increasingly popular platforms for accessing news, leading to a significant growth in mobile audiences for news outlets.

Question 10

The Internet has reduced the power and influence of traditional media, even while providing new platforms for their content.

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The Internet has democratized information dissemination, allowing for a wider range of voices and reducing the gatekeeping power of traditional media, even as these traditional outlets adapt by establishing online presences.

Question 11

Name a few features of new technologies that have the potential for generating major political change.

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Question 12

What is citizen journalism? How is it different from traditional journalism?

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Question 13

What are some possible negative consequences of media fragmentation and specialization?

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Question 14

What are some ways the Internet has transformed journalism?

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Question 15

What are some of the areas most in need of reform when it comes to federal regulation of broadcast media?

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Question 16

Do journalists and gatekeepers do a good job in selecting the types of news and entertainment they cover? Do they allot appropriate time and space to each of these categories? If not, what should they do differently? If so, is there room for improvement?

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Question 17

How is content from the blogosphere different from traditional news content? Are the differences important? Why or why not? What advice might you offer citizens who utilize blogs as a source of political information?

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Question 18

What should citizen-relevant news contain? What kinds of information do democratic citizens need for effective participation in governance? To what extent does our current media system provide such news?

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Question 19

Why is it difficult to produce news content that is a mirror reflection of reality? To what extent is it a problem that news is not a perfect representation of reality? Is it a problem at all? If so, what can be fixed?

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Question 20

How are media outlets coping with the move away from the ad revenue model of journalism? How will good journalism be financed in the future? What successful models exist now?

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Quiz 14: Current Trends and Future Directions