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Final Assignment

Answer each question below. Answers should be approximately 100 words per question.

1. What are the primary roles of media delivering news to the public?

Primary roles of the media are to deliver accurate news to the public, to connect with society and have an understanding about what is going on. To also educate and entertain.

2. What is the significance of immediate news media delivery on culture?

We are more aware of concerns in our society. We are able to receive news through our cell phones, TVs, internet, newspaper, magazines, school, work, and home. Technology has helped by providing instant news, and people are able to respond instantly.

3. What are the social responsibilities of news media?

The media has to provide a solution for issues presented, make sure the news is readable and in the guidelines for youth, accept criticism, provid accurate information with full details, respond in a professional manner, stay up to date with culture, and condemn criminal activities.

4. What are important ethical and legal considerations in the online world? 

Protection of property- copyrights, trademark, patent

Fraud- identity theft

Defamation- slander or false statements to ruin a reputation

Privacy- Notice, choice, access, integrity, security, and enforcement

Freedom of Speech & spam

5. Describe the importance of ethical and legal compliance in online interactions.

It is important to follow rules on the internet as well as work, home, and school. Being honest and having integrity are fair to other users of the internet. Doing the opposite means you are abusing your usage of the internet. That puts people and their children at risk to use the internet with out supervision or security.

6. What are the various information delivery methods to audiences?

Word of mouth, newspapers, radio, television, billboards, the internet, and magazines.

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