Each question will require a response of at least 1-2 paragraphs. 1. What are two criticisms of mass media?

Each question will require a response of at least 1-2 paragraphs.

1.  What are two criticisms of mass media?  Choose a political story in the news today.  Drawing on the coverage of the story and what you've learned, are these criticisms justified in your opinion?

2.  What are three factors that limit media influence on public opinion?  Focus on one or more of these factors and give an example of how they affected the media's influence on you.

3.  Compare and contrast the political impact of radio communication with the phenomenon of the internet.

4.  Analyze how, over time, presidents have used the media to their benefit.  Compare and contrast two different presidents' use of mass media.

5.  Explain issue framing, using one real world example of an issue that can be framed two different ways.  In your opinion, is framing a good or bad thing?  Why?

6.  Does it make a difference where people turn to get their news?

7.  Why might more diverse newsrooms provide better news coverage?

8.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of using blogs as your primary news source?

9.  Should the government more aggressively enforce copyright and intellectual property rights on internet pirates?

10. Which television news source do you trust most for accurate reporting?