PSC 113 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Mercantilism, Sugar Act, Free Exercise Clause
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Exam 1 review ~ 20 multiple choice, 4 short answer, 1 short essay (pick 1 of 2 on federalism or civil liberties) Types of media: radio, tv, books, music, magazines, newspapers. Norms of objectivity: reporting accurate, verified information, different sides of an issue, and being impartial and fair. Objectivity: in news reporting, impartiality and fairness, and the reporting of facts without opinion and includes opinions from all sides. Beats (specialized reporting): institutions, organizations, and subjects that a reporter is assigned to cover frequently. Wire service: agencies particularly the associated press (ap) that cover and transmit news stories from throughout the world to subscribers, resulting in similar coverage in many news media. A news agency that supplies syndicated news by wire to newspapers, radio, and television stations. Framing: central idea or theme giving the point of view. Lies within the introduction, headline, or opening paragraph.
