Chapter 3: The rights, responsibilities and role of the media Flashcards
Today, the story of the media in society often relates to what?
Today, the story of the media in society often relates to:
1. News
Or,
2. Stories arising from the internet, or E-media
E-media
E-media is all forms of media related to the internet
Traditional media
Traditional media is:
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Television
- Cinema
New media
New media is all non-traditional forms of media
Social media
Social media is the ways in which people interact with each other on the internet
Social media is the ways in which people interact with each other on the internet.
Examples
For example:
- Snapchat
In today’s world, the what of social media are increasing?
In today’s world, the:
1. Power
2. Influence
of social media are increasing
In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon what?
In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists
In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists, to do what?
In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists, to:
- Gather news
- Distribute it
In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists to gather news and distribute it, via what to a worldwide audience?
In the civil war in Syria, many news outlets are relying upon the concept of citizen journalists to gather news and distribute it, via:
1. Social media
2. News organisations
to a worldwide audience
Media as a term relates to what?
Media as a term relates to communication
Mass media
Mass media is the means of communicating to a large number of people at the same time
Mass media is the means of communicating to a large number of people at the same time.
Examples
For example:
- Television
- Newspapers
- The internet
The basic function of media, whatever its format, is the what?
The basic function of media, whatever its format, is the communication of information to others whether through: 1. News 2. Views 3. Comments Or, 4. Entertainment
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally what?
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain
The basic function of media, whatever its format, is the communication of information to others whether through news, views, comments, or entertainment.
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers what?
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified.
It normally has what?
A newspaper normally has an editorial line
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified.
A newspaper normally has an editorial line.
What is an editorial line?
An editorial line is a sort of policy viewpoint on major issues
Whilst a film at the cinema is a form of mass media, it is normally aiming to entertain, whereas a newspaper covers the range of functions identified.
A newspaper normally has an editorial line.
A newspaper may support what?
A newspaper may support a specific political party at an election
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as what?
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they what?
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they:
- Are not allowed to have an editorial position
- Have to be politically impartial
When it was established, the BBC also had as one of its functions ‘to educate’ to provide what?
When it was established, the BBC also had as one of its functions ‘to educate’ to provide programmes on:
1. The radio
2. Television
that educated people about issues, as well as entertaining them
Martha Payne
Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners
Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners.
What happened to the blog?
- The blog went viral
2. Within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site
Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners.
The blog went viral and within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site.
The local council tried to stop what?
The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners
Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners.
The blog went viral and within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site.
The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners, but due to public pressure it what?
The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners, but due to public pressure it changed its mind
Martha Payne was a 9 year old pupil in a Scottish primary school who started a blog about her school dinners.
The blog went viral and within a short period, over 5,000,000 people had visited the site.
The local council tried to stop Martha taking photos of her school dinners, but due to public pressure it changed its mind.
Martha Payne started a campaign to do what from viewers of her blog?
Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog
Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog.
The Mary’s Meals charity has done what as a result?
The Mary’s Meals charity has raised over £80,000 as a result
Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog.
The Mary’s Meals charity has raised over £80,000 as a result.
What is being built in Malawi with the money raised?
A school kitchen is being built in Malawi with the money raised
In 2014, Ofcom did what?
In 2014, Ofcom commissioned a report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’
In 2014, Ofcom commissioned a report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK.’
The report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’ found that what?
The report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’ found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news
The report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’ found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news.
Television was the most used platform with what percentage?
Television was the most used platform with 75%
The report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’ found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news.
Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now do what?
Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now use the internet
The report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’ found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news.
Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now use the internet.
This is particularly evident amongst whom?
This is particularly evident amongst 16 - 34 year olds
The report entitled ‘News Consumption in the UK’ found that 95% of adults said that they followed the news.
Television was the most used platform with 75%, but 41% now use the internet.
This is particularly evident amongst 16 - 34 year olds, where the internet was used by what percentage of that age range?
This is particularly evident amongst 16 - 34 year olds, where the internet was used by 60% of that age range
The media plays an important part in all our lives and what?
The media plays an important part in all our lives and impacts on our:
- Thoughts
- Opinions
Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally what?
Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally make a choice when reading a newspaper
Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally make a choice when reading a newspaper.
In most cases the newspaper has had to be what?
In most cases the newspaper has had to be purchased
Whilst people can flick from channel to channel on television, they normally make a choice when reading a newspaper.
In most cases the newspaper has had to be purchased.
In recent years, there has been a decline both in what?
In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number:
- Of newspapers
- Their readers
In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number of newspapers and the number of their readers.
Many newspapers, magazines and journals also have what?
Many: 1. Newspapers 2. Magazines 3. Journals also have online versions
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they are not allowed to have an editorial position and have to be politically impartial, ensuring what?
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they:
- Are not allowed to have an editorial position
- Have to be politically impartial, ensuring all parties have access to the station
E-media is all forms of media related to the internet.
The ‘E’ stands for what?
The ‘E’ stands for electronic
Martha Payne started a campaign to raise money for charity from viewers of her blog.
The Mary’s Meals charity has raised over £80,000 as a result.
A school kitchen is being built in Malawi with the money raised and is being named after what?
A school kitchen is being:
- Built in Malawi with the money raised
- Named after Martha
In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number of newspapers and the number of their readers.
Many newspapers, magazines and journals also have online versions, which enable them to do what?
In recent years, there has been a decline both in the number of newspapers and the number of their readers.
Many:
1. Newspapers
2. Magazines
3. Journals
also have online versions, which enable them to reach a wider audience
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they are not allowed to have an editorial position and have to be politically impartial, ensuring all parties have access to the station, especially when what?
Television stations in the UK also carry out the same functions as a newspaper, but by law they:
- Are not allowed to have an editorial position
- Have to be politically impartial, ensuring all parties have access to the station, especially when an election is being held
