The+Media

//REFLECTION: The media in all its forms, whether online, in print, television or radio, is a stakeholder in all these issues. On the surface it can appear that they are simply reporting facts and news in the interest of public awareness. However ratings, popularity amongst competitors and reputations are often crucial to their interest in these arguments and some have no compunction in using scare tactics and propaganda to sell their story. The media also has its place in questioning the bigger picture in these issues and exposing information that the public may not have previously had access to. For this purpose, the media can be an invaluable tool for further investigation. However, personal opinions and points of view are frequent in the media and this often distorts 'true' reporting of real issues.

The media is a very powerful platform for gaining public attention and backing and this highlights the importance of students developing critical thinking skills in order to investigate and evaluate the validity of media reports for themselves and forming their own informed opinions on these issues.//


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