Two journalists write stories on the pros and cons of shock collars for dogs. One writes for a traditional, print-only newspaper. The other writes for a paper that has a digital component and the story is available online. Compare the interaction that each writer would have with readers of their stories.

What will be an ideal response?


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What will be an ideal response?

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