Lecture on Journalism PDF

Task 1 A tech startup has recently gained attention for its innovative new product, a smart home device that promises to simplify daily tasks. The device can control lights, appliances, and even monitor security. However, early users of the product have reported multiple issues, including poor voice...

Task 1 A tech startup has recently gained attention for its innovative new product, a smart home device that promises to simplify daily tasks. The device can control lights, appliances, and even monitor security. However, early users of the product have reported multiple issues, including poor voice recognition, unreliable connectivity, and a lack of integration with other popular smart home systems. The startup has promised to release updates to address these problems, but many customers are already expressing their disappointment on social media. If the company doesn't fix these issues soon, they may struggle to compete with larger, more established brands in the smart home market. Mistakes which I corrected: 1. Changed "But" to "However" for better flow and connection between the sentences. 2. Improved grammar mistakes Task 2 Is it often said that the impact of fake news can be especially damaging during times of crisis, such as the war in Ukraine and the Coronavirus pandemic. In the case of the war in Ukraine, fake news spread misinformation about the conflict, exacerbating tensions and fueling violence. False reports about military movements, casualties, and foreign involvement distorted the reality of the situation, making it difficult for people to trust legitimate sources of information and understand the true implications of the conflict. This leds to confusion, fear, and panic, which destroys people Similarly, during the Coronavirus pandemic, fake news regarding the origins of the virus, effectiveness of treatments, and safety of vaccines created widespread confusion and mistrust. Misinformation circulated on social media platforms, leading to incorrect beliefs and behaviors that hindered efforts to control the spread of the virus and protect public health. As far as I’m concerned, the media should check the information given to people much more carefully, because we are the 4 power of the state that controls the entire information process and only we are able to properly inform people, reassure them and encourage critical thinking