The Newspaper Preservation Act of 1970 continues to play a key role in providing long-term, economic stability for newspapers

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


FALSE

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Describe how the lack of deadlines in a blogging environment can be both a benefit and a detriment for reporters.

What will be an ideal response?

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The idea that communication can "break down" is a myth. Which of the following statements best explains why?

A. The problem lies not with the communication itself but how we are using it. B. Communication is inherently good. C. Our progress is halted because communication has halted. D. Communication is not a process, so therefore it can be compared to a journey.

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Examples of denigrative language used against a person based on their identity include which of the following?

a. a taxi driver cursing at a fellow driver in the midst of a traffic jam b. a teacher telling a student’s parents about the student’s poor behavior in her class c. a customer complaining to the wait staff about the hair she found in her soup d. a boy teasing a girl about her short hair and jeans on the playground

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Please use Goffman’s characterization to describe this apology.

In 2006, Rev. Ted Haggard's issue what has been called the "Sexual Immorality" Letter, in which he indicates: "I am so sorry. I am sorry for the disappointment, the betrayal, and the hurt. I am sorry for the horrible example I have set for you... But I alone am responsible for the confusion caused by my inconsistent statements. The fact is, I am guilty of sexual immorality, and I take responsibility for the entire problem. I am a deceiver and a liar. There is a part of my life that is so repulsive and dark that I've been warring against it all of my adult life." What will be an ideal response?

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