Describe the significance of the New York Sun and the penny press and how they changed newspapers.

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Penny papers such as the Sun were founded starting in the 1830s and were supported primarily by advertising rather than subscription fees or political subsidies. They were typically independent voices rather than the voice of a particular party. The concept of news--the latest developments of the police, the courts, and the streets--was invented by the penny papers. The concept of objectivity originated with the penny papers as a way of making them appeal to the largest possible audience.

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According to a survey by Towers Perrin, 50 percent of employees believe that

A) their employers try too hard to "spin" the truth. B) their employers do not tell them the truth. C) their employers are doing something illegal. D) their employers are on the verge of bankruptcy. E) their employers are secretly working for a foreign government.

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Explain what empathy is and give an example of how it can be used

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How are groups differentiated?

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A discrete presentation aid is one that does not challenge or offend your audience.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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