Consider the types of mass media you engage with on a daily and weekly basis from news media and non-news media organizations.

 

Write a 400- to 600-word paper in which you answer the following:

  • What do you think the news media’s responsibility is in providing accurate information to the public?
  • Based on the media you engage with, what should news media’s response be to reporting on “chatter” heard on social media?
  • Do non-news media organizations that have a digital presence, such as a social media account, TV show, or blog, have any responsibility to present accurate and factual information through the content they share? Why or why not?

Include 2 examples to support your conclusions.

Cite at least 2 sources to support your assignment.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.