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However, journalists’ willingness to interact online with the audience changed toward increased interaction compared to prior studies (Larsson, Understanding nonuse of interactivity in online newspapers: Insights from structuration theory, 2012). Yet, community journalism has a distinct relationship with its audience as compared to other publications (Reader, Community journalism: A concept of connectedness., 2012). Therefore, the question remains…

Immigration. It's in the news. It's all around us. In fact, we are all immigrants. Immigration is, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary, "an act or instance of immigrating; specifically: travel into a country for the purpose of permanent residence there." In a nutshell, this means that immigration is the act of one moving from its home country with the intention of living in a new country. For example, currently, the United States is having trouble with immigration. In 2015 alone, 1.38…

In this day and age, mass media itself comes in many different forms. From traditional media comprising newspapers, radio and television programmes, to new media, such as blogging, forums and social medias. With various forms of media being so readily accessible to us, it is inevitable that we hear all about the discord, disputes and dilemmas in both our society and internationally. When media can sow the seeds of discord in society and/or propagate existing societal dilemmas, can we really…

Whether we like it or not, much of the information if not all of the information that we possess and access in our everyday lives comes from the media. We use it to fill our brains with knowledge and use common sense to figure out whether the information presented is valid and contemporary. Among information that we are exposed to, a large chunk of it happens to be scientific. An example that many are familiar with is global climate change. After reading these two pieces of writing, Climate…

Jess C Scott, a well known author and blogger, explains the relationship between people and the media through this quote "People are sheep. TV is the shepherd." Although media can enlighten citizens with helpful information media also portrays a "Mr. Hyde" disposition. Media has the possibility of taking individuality from a persons identity in present-day consumeristic society. In order to avoid losing orginality, a person must use a "discerning eye" to remain innocent from medias predisposed…

Since the 1980s the world has seen many major social, political, and technological changes. There has been the explosion of social media and reality television, the evolution of smartphones — leading to an increased access to information and entertainment — and a new wind in feminist movements. Politically in the U.S alone there has been the aftermath of 9/11 and the Iraq and Afghanistan military operations. There has also been increased agitation concerning racial equality and gun control.…

females on public platforms, shaped my thoughts about my future career. Representation is particularly important in the media industry because most people gain a perspective about the world around them through television, films, social media and newspapers. Not only does representation inspire people of color who hope to work in the field of media, it also affects the how the entire job market is portrayed to society. Although I recognized the importance of representation at a young age, I have…

simple solutions, and learning about families that are affected by distracted driving. Source One Newspaper "Teens Say They Know Texting While Driving Is Dangerous, Yet Almost...." Norwalk Reflector. 20 Oct. 2015: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 21 Nov. 2016. The Norwalk Reflector is the publisher. The Norwalk Reflector is a daily newspaper provides news online and offers home delivery. This newspaper was published on October 20, 2015. It is a current article, so the research is up-to-date. I…

America is on the cusp of a modern revolution, a revolution that has been bubbling under the surface for decades, but has recently come to light due to the election. Before the election was over, it was obvious that no matter who won, history was going to be made. If Bernie won, he would have been our first Jewish president. If Hillary won, she would have been our first woman president. When Trump won, election history was made, and he is still making it. Controversy surrounds Trump and his…

The controversy of guns is a never ending battle in both the political and social world. Although gun violence has been on a dramatic decline since the 1990’s more specifically from 725 people per 100,000 falling victim to gun violence in 1993 to a relative low of 175 in 2013. With this information, the question arises as to why do we care so much about guns now? Although individual crimes involving guns have decreased, the rate of mass shootings occurring in the United States is sending shivers…