Journ

Question 1

They are gathering, analyzing, and reporting on news and current events are all part of a journalist’s training. They explore tales using a variety of sources, such as research, observations, and interviews with sources.

Answer 1

Journalists

Question 2

4 outlets where journalists can operate

Answer 2

print, tv, radio, online media

Question 3

4 evolution of media

Answer 3

prehistoric age
industrial age
electronic age
information age

Question 4

3 examples of media

Answer 4

print
broadcast
new media

Question 5

Pluralists argue that __________ are generally responsible in the way that they manage information because media content is mainly shaped by consumer demand in the marketplace.

Answer 5

media owners

Question 6

Pluralists suggest that the mass media are an essential part of the _________ because the electorate today glean most of their knowledge of the political process from newspapers and television.

Answer 6

democratic process

Question 7

___________ are the real power holders because they can exercise the right to buy or not to buy.

Answer 7

media audiences

Question 8

What is PSB?

Answer 8

public service broadcasters

Question 9

What is BBC?

Answer 9

british broadcasting corporation

Question 10

The BBC has a legal obligation to inform, to educate and to ensure that all programming is ______and_______, i.e. that all sections of society are catered for.

Answer 10

pluralistic and diverse

Question 11

Pluralists argue that PSB is ____________ out any potential bias in the private sector.

Answer 11

impartial, objective and balance

Question 12

10 roles and function of the press

Answer 12

• Information dissemination
• Education and Enlightenment
• Keeps the People up-to-date
• Agenda Setting
• Watchdog of the society and government power
• Entertainment and Relaxation
• Middle-man between Government and the people
• Accountability and service to the people
• Voice of voiceless
• Nation building