Media Influence and News Construction

What does the term "social construction of the news" refer to?

• News is an objective reflection of reality

• News is selected and processed based on various social factors

• Journalists report everything that happens

• The news is controlled entirely by the government

According to the Glasgow Media Group (GMG), how is news selection influenced?

• By the personal opinions of journalists

• Through dominant ideologies

• By random selection

• By audience voting

Which of the following is NOT a way in which media owners influence news content?

• Directly instructing editors on coverage

• Promoting their own political views

• Ensuring all news stories are unbiased

• Prioritising profit-making over investigative journalism

Herman and Chomsky’s (2002) "propaganda model" suggests that media is shaped by:

• Audience preferences

• Market forces, ownership, and advertiser dependence

• Individual journalist creativity

• Citizen journalism

According to Barnett and Seymour (1999), what is the effect of the media's focus on profit?

• More investigative journalism

• A greater diversity of viewpoints

• 'Dumbing down' of news content

• Increased focus on political coverage

Define the term "gatekeeping" in relation to media news selection.

What is "agenda setting," and how does it influence public perception of news?

Explain how new media and citizen journalism have changed traditional journalism practices.

What is "churnalism," and why is it considered a problem in news reporting?

How does moral panic relate to media coverage of crime and deviance?