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Print media includes only newspapers and magazines.
Print media includes only newspapers and magazines.
False (B)
Television news is the most widely used source of news in many countries.
Television news is the most widely used source of news in many countries.
True (A)
Radio was the primary source of news for many Americans before the 1950s.
Radio was the primary source of news for many Americans before the 1950s.
True (A)
New media refers exclusively to traditional newspapers and television.
New media refers exclusively to traditional newspapers and television.
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The phenomenon that creates the illusion of moving images on screen is known as the gamma phenomenon.
The phenomenon that creates the illusion of moving images on screen is known as the gamma phenomenon.
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Media convergence allows content to flow across various platforms like print and digital.
Media convergence allows content to flow across various platforms like print and digital.
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Weblogs (blogs) have a significant influence on public discourse.
Weblogs (blogs) have a significant influence on public discourse.
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Online news sources are becoming less popular among Americans compared to television news.
Online news sources are becoming less popular among Americans compared to television news.
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Multimedia personalities may engage in various forms of media, including publishing books.
Multimedia personalities may engage in various forms of media, including publishing books.
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Digital games are a type of media that is exclusively played on consoles.
Digital games are a type of media that is exclusively played on consoles.
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Flashcards
Print Media
Print Media
Newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, and other printed materials.
Broadcast Media
Broadcast Media
News reports delivered via radio and television.
New Media
New Media
The internet, weblogs, online news sources, websites, and other digital platforms for news.
Media Convergence
Media Convergence
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Newspaper of Record
Newspaper of Record
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News Broadcasting
News Broadcasting
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Digital Devices
Digital Devices
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Personalized News
Personalized News
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Video Games
Video Games
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Weblogs (Blogs)
Weblogs (Blogs)
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Study Notes
Types of Media
- Three main types of news media exist: print, broadcast, and new media
- Print media: newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, and other printed materials
- Example: The New York Times is a prominent newspaper
- Broadcast media: news reported via radio and television
- Television news is considered crucial in many countries; most people get their news from television broadcasts
- Radio is another broadcast form; before television, most Americans relied on radio for news
- Talk radio is a prominent format that includes interviews and political commentary
- New media: uses the internet for news dissemination
- Includes websites providing text, audio, video information
- Allows for interactive news tailored to the individual: weblogs, newsgroups, podcasts, and RSS feeds
- Blogs (weblogs) have significant influence since the early 2000s, with many responding to bloggers' opinions
- "Film" is a term for movies, series of images creating a moving image illusion
- Video games and digital games are interactive games played using specialized electronic gaming devices or computers/mobile devices
Media Convergence
- Traditional and new media coexist
- Print, broadcast (radio and television), internet, and mobile phones allow media content to flow across multiple platforms
- Media can be transformed into digital code accessible on various devices, from computers to phones
- This creates a digital communication environment
- Convergence examples in communication, education, advertising, news, and entertainment are provided
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Explore the three main types of news media: print, broadcast, and new media. This quiz covers examples of each type, including newspapers, television, and internet platforms. Test your understanding of how these media formats influence news consumption.
