Online news sources have become much more prominent in recent years. How does news transmitted through blogs, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other similar sources differ from that of traditional news sources? Explain the role of citizen journalists regarding this issue.
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1. Define and explain citizen journalism.
2. Explain that citizen journalists typically do little original reporting and rely heavily on traditional media for information.
3. Explain that citizen journalists are not trained in media ethics and responsibilities and typically are unconcerned with objectivity.
4. Explain that the growing reliance of younger individuals on online news sources means that it might be more challenging for them to receive accurate, unbiased information.
5. Explain that consumers are increasingly able to tailor news consumption to accommodate preexisting beliefs.
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