How can today's media consumers be sure that the information that they are receiving is accurate?

A. Consumers should only rely on the traditional news networks to gather their news.
B. Consumers should rely on citizen journalists, rather than on corporately-held media news outlets.
C. Consumers need not worry about accuracy because the media are sworn to uphold journalistic standards.
D. Consumers should gather news from media outlets with a track record of adhering to journalistic standards.
E. Consumers should depend more on the Internet to gain accurate news.

Answer: D

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