Effects of News Media
Without thoughtful discussions media news puts news online within seconds. Some problems journalists feel the pressure of include; made up facts, invented sources, stolen quotes from newspapers, and plagiarism. People today do not want to wait for anything. They have to have that instant gratification; it could be online communication of cell phones, or direct deposit of their paycheck in their bank account. Journalists make it a point to seek truth and provide a fair and comprehensive account of issues and events. Journalists should be honest, fair, and courageous in gathering, reporting, and interpreting information to the public. Good and honest journalists treat their sources, subjects, and colleagues like human beings with respect.
What is the role of the information and news media in the shaping of political opinions? The primary roles of media delivering news to the public are to inform, explain, update, educate, and entertain. The media wants to send the news out to the public. This means people; including members of the news media should be respectful of readers and tell the truth at all times. People want quick and truthful information on what is happening in the world. With today’s technology; the Internet is a good source to receive quick and easy information. Radio and newspapers are other ways to receive the news. How have electronic media and their convergence transformed journalism and news consumption? Look at the collapse of daily newspapers in dozens of cities. In that view, with the exception of NY, LA and Chicago, most cities are lucky if they have retained one daily newspaper. Significant numbers of people prefer to obtain their news via the Net. As everyone knows we are living in a society where electronics are king. Reading a book has turned into a thing of the past. Society finds it easier to use the Internet than picking up a book to find the information they need. Electronic media has changed over the years and with each change there are many advantages and disadvantages. There are many forms of entertainment available, but the approach of conveying education and other means of communication have undergone an enormous amount of changes. The basic skill of reading a book has been taken away by the use electronic media. Today, almost all homes in the world have at least one type of electronic media, whether it is a video game, computer or television. Over the years, the time a young person spends with electronic media has increased significantly.