The question "Is the information recent?" is the test for explaining why The New York Times and Wall Street Journal are more valid sources of evidence than the National Enquirer

Mass media have become so integrated into people's lives that __________ is common

A) mainstreaming B) media multitasking C) writing letters D) niche casting

Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Audiences expect stock issues to be addressed before they consider a narrative to be complete and logical. 2. When arguing about issues of fact, rhetorical narratives should employ support that is ambiguous, and can distract opponents away from weak points to move the audience toward desired conclusions. 3. Policy analysis is an issue important only to politicians and researchers who populate think tanks. 4. Arguments about what should be done to solve a problem are questions of fact. 5. The Stock Issue approach is more formulaic than the narrative perspective but equally valuable.