Although the mass media are a modestly good source of breaking news, smaller-scale outlets are much better at analysis, at supplying background information, and at investigative reporting.

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Question 1Although the mass media are a modestly good source of breaking news, smaller-scale outlets are much better at analysis, at supplying background information, and at investigative reporting.

Question 2There is no such thing as a “value free” approach to news media.

Question 3The Internet is shrinking while television news is growing.

Question 4Media power is not concentrated in the hands of giant media conglomerates.

Question 5Sometimes the media act as self-censors, either out of patriotic intent or to placate their audiences or advertisers.

Question 6Which of the following are examples of non-mass media

Question 7Which of the following are devices that may be used to facilitate objective reporting:

Question 8Which of the following can influence the way in which a story is reported

Question 9News reporting is supposed to be

Question 10Points of view can be conveyed via