What are some of the limitations of the news media? ■ With an increasing selection of news sources, including the Internet, people are tending to select news outlets that are consistent with their own...

What are some of the limitations of the news media?

■ With an increasing selection of news sources, including the Internet, people are tending to select news outlets that are consistent with their own worldviews. To attract and keep an audience, news stories are often selected because of their entertainment value and sensationalism rather than their newsworthiness or in-depth analysis of important national and international issues.

1. In what ways has the Internet changed our lives?

■ The Internet is becoming the primary source of news and information for many North Americans. It is also used in job searches, for posting information, and for communication