Deaven's article taught me trust needs transparency in journalism. I was surprised how news tactics mirror Bodell's MLM strategies. Does "motivated reasoning" from Duggal explain why we believe news that fits our views? Are journalists informers or persuaders? #UWJ201 #317

Facebook lets famous leaders post fake stuff while regular users can't. This shows gatekeeping - different rules for different people. Does seeing leaders spread lies make people trust fact-checkers less? When powerful people get away with misinformation, what happens to our trust? #UWJ201 #317

This week's lecture on bias highlighted how crucial it is to recognize media slant. With today's diverse news landscape, I wonder: How much has media bias actually increased recently? Are outlets becoming more biased, or are we just more aware of it now? #UWJ201 #317

What I learned from "The Good Life" article is that happiness isn't just success or feeling good. It's knowing your values and using strengths in daily life. Can we be happy without connecting with others or finding meaning? Life should be about purpose, not just pleasure. #UWJ201 #317

Americans who get news from social media are less likely to follow major events and more likely to see misinformation (Jurkowitz & Mitchell, 2020). How does this impact public understanding of issues like COVID-19? Should people rely more on traditional news sources? #UWJ201 #301

I learned from "Five Problems with Your Protest Coverage" (McLeod, 2020) that media often highlights protest violence over the cause. Does this shape public opinion on movements like BLM? How should journalists approach protest coverage? #UWJ201 #301

I learned from "How to Get Facebook Ads Working For You in 2023" that AI-powered ads make marketing feel more personal, but they also bring up privacy issues. How much should ads affect our decisions? Are they useful or just trying to trick us? #UWJ201 #317

I learned from Attention as a Valuable Resource that news sites focus more on keeping viewers interested than real issues. How can people stay informed if media cares more about hype than facts? News should be about learning, not just grabbing attention.
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I learned from “Horse Race Reporting of Elections” that reporting on who’s ahead instead of what candidates represent damages voters. Answer Bank How can people vote wisely if people in the media continue to treat elections as a game? Elections should focus on policies, not positions. #UWJ201 #317