Pre-historic age of the Evolutional Function of Traditional News Media
Reflection 2: Media and Information Sources
Reflection 2: Media and Information Sources Information can come from virtually anywhere — media, blogs, personal experiences, books, journal and magazine articles, expert opinions, encyclopedias, and web pages — and the type of information you need will change depending on the question you are trying to answer. Types of Information Sources Reference Books Include facts, figures, addresses, statistics, definitions, dates, etc. Useful for finding factual or statistical information or for a brief overview of a particular topic. Examples : dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories Newspapers (News sources) Provides very current information about events, people, or places at the time they are published Useful for information on current events or to track the development of a story as it unfolds Examples : The Chicago Tribune , The New York Times , The Wall Street Journal , CNN Magazines Include articles on diverse t...
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