CT VII

Question 1

Most people consider facts to be important when those facts

Question 2

In order to be economically successful, the stories in the news media must do what?

Question 3

In order to obtain information from a story that is filled with propaganda, a person must do which of the following?

Question 4

Mass media producers have sympathies that distort their objectivity. All of the following are groups to which the media are sympathies EXCEPT the __________.

Question 5

When constructing a news story for an audience, those who create the story are motivated by:

Question 6

Match the explanation with the appropriate Key Term

Question 7

 Identify the kinds of myths that are perpetuated by the media, and then provide examples of these myths from your own experience.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 8

Identify and explain the steps that one must take to be a critical consumer of the news, and describe a time where you failed to be a critical consumer of the news.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Question 9

Describe the prospects for establishing a “Critical Society” as described by Graham Sumner.

Your response should be at least 200 words in length.