What do the authors means when they say that journalism “plays a vital role in advancing the marketplace of ideas and the healthy functioning of a democratic society”? Discuss each point separately and in combination relative to the journalist’s responsibility to apply professional news judgment to select the issues and events that become news.

What will be an ideal response?

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Communication & Mass Media

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Some critics think the smart, sophisticated conversation featured on __________, a syndicated program hosted by John Hockenbery from WNYC, demonstrates what talk radio should be

Fill in the blank with correct word

Communication & Mass Media

A company wants to use telephone surveys to understand the ideas of its employees, managers, clients, and suppliers. This survey is a part of a(n)

a) communication audit. b) pilot test. c) split message. d) event attendance.

Communication & Mass Media