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Comparison of Newspaper and Online Media

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Comparison of Newspaper and Online Media

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What does 'currency' mean in the context of news reporting?

The novelty of a news event

The physical money in circulation

The importance of a current event being reported on the same day (correct)

The exchange rate between different currencies

What is the primary method used by journalists to update their stories quickly in today's media environment?

Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram (correct)

Printed newspapers

Television broadcasts

Radio news broadcasts

Why do newspapers still possess an edge over electronic media despite being a day late in reporting news?

Newspapers have a wider global reach

Newspapers are more cost-effective for advertisers

Newspapers can provide more in-depth analysis and context (correct)

Newspapers have better visual appeal than electronic media

Why did some media forecasters think that newspapers would soon perish with the discovery of television?

Television can broadcast news more quickly than newspapers Signup and view all the answers

What is the layman's understanding of news?

News is about unusual events such as a man biting a dog Signup and view all the answers

According to Leon Sigal, what is news?

News is about what someone says has happened or will happen Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'proximity' refer to in news values?

Proximity refers to the spatial distance and cultural closeness of an event Signup and view all the answers

What does William Metz say about defining news?

News is difficult to define because it is a process, not an object Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of newspaper articles over electronic broadcasts?

They are more elaborate and detailed Signup and view all the answers

Why do people still read printed newspapers despite the availability of online newspapers?

Printed newspapers are cheaper to access Signup and view all the answers

What factor has contributed to the survival of printed newspapers despite the Internet's influence?

Cheaper access and the ability to re-read without extra cost Signup and view all the answers

How is the impact of a newspaper measured according to the text?

By the number of people involved Signup and view all the answers

Why do aircraft crashes receive vast media coverage?

Due to the high number of people involved Signup and view all the answers

What type of conflicts are considered a source of news?

Conflicts between human and nature Signup and view all the answers

Why do notable or prominent individuals receive media publicity?

Due to their high social status Signup and view all the answers

How are news events sometimes dramatized and personalized?

By seeking out the persons involved in the event Signup and view all the answers