What Characterizes the Reporting Done by Independent Bloggers

question 2

Multiple Choice

What characterizes the reporting done by independent bloggers?

• A) They do little original reporting and, more often than not, include their own partisan or personal spin.
• B) The reporting by bloggers of an issue typically precedes that of major news outlets.
• C) As an alternative to major news outlets, bloggers rarely rely on them as sources of information.
• D) The reporting by them tends to be the most factual and objective out of the various news sources.
• E) Though they tend to be partisan, they are generally regarded as excellent for in-depth investigations.

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Definitions:

Dominant Groups

Social or ethnic groups that hold significant power, influence, and privilege in society, often setting norms and standards for others to follow.

Functional Perspective

A theoretical framework in sociology that emphasizes the functions or purposes of various social structures and institutions in maintaining the stability and equilibrium of a society.

Individual

A single human being distinct from a group, class, or family.

Injustice

The lack of fairness or justice within society, where rights are not upheld or discrimination is prevalent.