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kellyjaisingh

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What has happened to Americans' media consumption in recent years? Does it seem to matter in terms of information about politics and government? Do these patterns present challenges for the quality of Texas democracy in the future? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Individuals and groups argue that the media are biased. What does this mean and what evidence do different groups offer to support these claims? Do you perceive a bias in the Texas media? Why or why not?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain patterns of declining news consumption, particularly from traditional news sources.
2. Explain patterns of declining political knowledge.
3. Compare and contrast news consumption patterns for younger and older generations in terms of quantity of news and news sources.
4. State and defend a position regarding implications of news trends.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define and explain media bias.
2. Explain perceptions of a liberal bias, particularly in terms of preferences of reporters.
3. Explain perceptions of a conservative bias, particularly in terms of corporate ownership.
4. State and defend a position about bias in the Texas media.




kellyjaisingh

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


softEldritch

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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