How do the news consumption habits of younger Texans compare to ...

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How do the news consumption habits of younger Texans compare to those of older Texans? What might explain differences that exist?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Online news sources have become much more prominent in recent years. How does news transmitted through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other similar sources differ from that of traditional news sources? Does it matter?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that younger individuals have lower levels of news consumption than older individuals.
2. Explain that younger individuals rely less on traditional news sources such as print and television and more on online sources.
3. Explain that lower consumption by younger individuals may be a product of not seeing the importance of government actions, of deficiencies in education, and of increased entertainment alternatives.
4. Explain that generational changes and comfort with technology can help account for differences in preferred sources.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define and explain citizen journalism.
2. Explain that citizen journalists typically do little original reporting and rely heavily on traditional media for information.
3. Explain that citizen journalists are not trained in media ethics and responsibilities and typically are unconcerned with objectivity.
4. Explain that the growing reliance of younger individuals on online news sources means that it might make it more challenging for them to receive accurate, unbiased information.
5. Explain that consumers are increasingly able to tailor news consumption to accommodate preexisting beliefs.

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