Pick one of the following long essay choices and write your answer. Please provide a word count at the end of your essay.
Q1 How do media socialize the public? Who is more likely to be influenced by media socialization? In your essay, be sure to define socialization.
Q2 Describe the five models of newsmaking. Which of these models most accurately describes newsmaking in the US? Be sure to use examples to justify your answers.
Q3 Do media have special legal access to government information? Do they have informal special access? Should they have special access? Why or why not?
Q4 What is selective exposure? Do audiences engage in selective exposure? What are the implications?
Q5 Does public opinion have a role in shaping public policy? How does media influence public opinion?