ROLE OF MEDIA Flashcards
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INFLUENCE
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POINT - one role of the media is to influence us.
EXPLAIN - They can do this by print and new media which can contain bias to influence its readers.
EXAMPLE - For example, the daily mail is anti-SNP in their headlines.
2
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EDUCATE
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POINT - Another role of the media is to educate us.
EXPLAIN - They can do this by new media by directly sharing information with the public quickly and adapt to change.
EXAMPLE - For example, the conservatives said £550 million for 3000 additional teachers.
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INFORM
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POINT - AN additional role of the media is to inform us.
EXPLAIN -They do this by informing us on up to date news by broadcasting balanced news.
EXAMPLE - For example, when the first minister announced to the public changes to COVID-19.
