Chapter 14 Terms Flashcards

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Yellow Journalism

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A form of newspaper publishing in a vogue in the late nineteenth century that featured pictures, comics, color, and sensationalized news coverage.

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Muckracking

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A form of journalism, in vogue in the early twentieth century, devoted to exposing misconduct by government, business, and individual politicians.

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narrowcasting

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Targeting media programming at specific populations within society

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on the record

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Information provided to a journalist that can be released and attributed by name to the source

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off the record

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Information provided to a journalist that will not be released to the public.

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on background

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Information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to a named source

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deep background

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Information provided to a journalist that will not be attributed to any source

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content regulations

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Limitations on the substance of mass media

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equal time rule

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The rule that requires broadcast stations to sell air time equally to all candidates in a political campaign if they choose to sell any.

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press release

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A document offering an official comment or position

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press briefing

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A relatively restricted session between a press secretary or aide and the press

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press conference

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A unrestricted session between an elected official and the press.

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media effects

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The influence of news sources on public opinion.

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agenda setting

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The process of forming the list of issues to be addressed by the government.

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framing

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The process by which a news organization defines a political issue and consequently affects opinion about the issue.

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mass media

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The entire array of organizations through which information is collected and disseminated to the general public

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news media

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media provided the public with new information about subjects of public interest.