Compared to Information on the Internet, the Text Points Out

question 7

Multiple Choice

Compared to information on the Internet, the text points out that traditional newspapers and news organizations:

• A) are no better than blogs and informal information sources on the web.
• B) are more biased than bloggers and informal information sources on the web.
• C) report the news in a more timely fashion than bloggers and informal information web sources.
• D) serve a gatekeeping function for information often lacking in web sources.

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Definitions:

In-house Counsel

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Nonemployee Agent

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Independent Contractor

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