Chapter 13 Flashcards
agenda setting
The process of forming the list of matters that policymakers intend to address
citizen journalists
citizens playing an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing, and disseminating news and information
content regulations
rules restricting what the press, television, and radio can say or do.
deep background
information that may not be included in the article but is used by the journalist to enhance his or her view of the subject matter
equal time rule
requires broadcast stations to sell air time equally to all candidates in a political campaign if they choose to sell it to any.
framing
how the news media, by focusing on some aspects of an issue, shapes how people view that issue
mass media
a diversified collection of media technologies that reach a large audience via mass communication.
muckraking
the action of searching out and publicizing scandalous information about famous people in an underhanded way.
media effects
mass media and media culture effects on individual or audience thought, attitudes and behavior
news media
forms of mass media that focus on delivering news to the general public or a target public.
narrowcasting
the transmission of television programs, especially by cable, to a comparatively localized or specialist audience.
off the record
details given that do not appear in the published article or interview
on background
a reporter can use the information you give them, but cannot name or quote you directly.
on the record
details given that do appear in the published article or interview
press briefing
a relatively restricted session between a press secretary or aide and the press
