One article argued that a lack of partisan journalists led to voters feeling helpless in elections and wondering why they should even bother voting, hence a decrease in democratic participation. Can a similar argument be made for too much polarization when it comes to partisanship? #UWJ201 #317

This week we have talked a lot about the ELM and what routes people take to make decisions. As we have transitioned from high school to college, do you feel like your primary route has transitioned from peripheral to central? Why or why not? #UWJ201 #317

The article we read this week by Young left a significant impact on me. I find the idea that people curate conspiracy theories in order to regain control or as an emotional reaction to be very interesting. How does the intensity of an event affect the speed at which conspiracies spread? #UWJ201 #317

In lecture, we discussed some of the issues that come with studying media bias. One is that it is difficult to define. Is media bias always speculative depending on the perspective of the bias observer and the one committing the act? I find it abstract-everyone defines it differently. #UWJ201 #317

This weeks article discussed the 'good life'. The concept of the "hedonic treadmill" states that no matter what happens in life, a person will eventually return to their baseline emotional state. What do you think determines one's baseline? Does nature or nurture make up for more of it? #UWJ201 #317

This week we talked a lot about mass communication in relation to public knowledge. Visibility within the media plays a huge role in the level of knowledge people have about a specific topic. What are some factors that lead to higher visibility in the media? #UWJ201 #317

In one of the articles, we learned about what motivates reporters. The list varies from pursuing impactful stories to winning prizes. Personally, being first with fresh insights is what would motivate me to get out there and find a story to tell. What motivates you as a journalist? #UWJ201 #317

We discussed the idea of patrol mode and alarm mode in news production. The law of these modes dictates that the emergence of a new alarm story mandates the retirement of old. Is this an ethical way to go about reporting? What are concerns regarding uneven news coverage and importance? #UWJ201 #317

In this week's article by Galicza, she touches on the Fairness Doctrine, which required broadcasters to air contrasting opinions. This doctrine was abolished in 1987. Would a doctrine similar to this be useful in media today? What are some of the pros and cons of reinstating it? #UWJ201 #317

After reading the articles about privacy concerning ad personalization, I began thinking about my own tolerance for data use. For you guys, where do you draw the line when it comes to your phone using your data to provide you with personalized ad pop-ups? #UWJ201 #317