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    The document discusses the gatekeeping function of media in selecting and broadcasting news and information to the public. It notes some ethics issues that can arise from gatekeeping, such as bias, censorship, and lack of transparency. It also provides strategies for bypassing gatekeeping, such as building respectful relationships with gatekeepers, communicating requests professionally and with integrity, and directly accessing original sources of information.

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    Shahriar Khalid

    Student ID: 16962


    Facilitator: Miss Fatima Angary
    Course: Intro to Mass Communication

    Answer No.1
    FUNCTION OF MEDIA IN DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.

    Media plays an crucial position within the processing and merchandising of a democratic


    society. Which educates the voters on
    electoral aspects of duty of information, statistics, contemporary issues, and
    obligations of presidency. There are a few methods that media capabilities in a democracy.

    Monitoring Capabilities : To educate people approximately what is currently happening


    around them.
    Information: Educate the people about their norms, customs and moral values.

    Opinion function: To provide human beings the platform for his opinions and assumptions.

    Watchdog journalism: To give governmental institutions.

    Answer No.2.
    United States Media in Dogs categories
    According to my perception there is a wide variety of lies in aspects of the media in categories of
    watchdogs , lapdogs and attack dogs.

    Watchdog journalism of the United States.


    This type of journalism found in media are in a very minute and adamant category as this type of media
    pursue moral ethics and independent journalism for truth and fairness with high accuracy and most rated
    by public for example Bob Woodward Washington post on Watergate Scandal.

    Lapdog journalism of the United States.


    This type of journalism is certified in the category of elite pets. which they hold no power and
    exploitation of social injustice. They rated less and hold civil boosters. For example. The war
    on Iraq with US funding and support got overshadowed by highlighting European diplomatic issues.

    Attack dog journalism of the United States.


    This type of journalism includes dramatization of courtroom where journalists act like lawyers and throw
    shades on officers in hot seats by cutting their speech in between and produce
    illicit content. For example Larry Sabato on Obama's remarks on GOP “we built it”.

    Answer No. 3
    As per my perceptions as for Politicians their jobs are made easier by instant twenty four hours reporting.
    Being highlighted on TV gives them attention in trending affairs which boost the chance of behold in
    public easy is beneficial for their status and for reporters things have different aspects as it is difficult for
    them to give time to their personal lives and tiring
    schedules and frequent reporting with no time limits and has chances of being targeted for different
    political Agendas.
    Answer No. 4
    The most vital function of mass media is tracking functioning as it makes you aware of your environment.
    For me as a vacationer it’s less complicated for me to interconnect with humans of various areas or
    locations to interrelate. And it's miles important for a human to have knowledge approximately the
    existing situation in a international which allows them to conform with
    thoughts-units. As for society it plays a important function in humanity. it is a duty of an individual to
    renowned the facts and be privy to the happenings of the sector because it sympathises with distinct races,
    religions and differences to speak and relate to
    themselves. As for my stories as a tourist, it knowledgeable me on the diplomatic troubles between North
    and South Korea and recognise their boundaries. And in keeping with my observations the individuals
    who are privy to the environment have extra emotional
    reference to patriotism as compared to folks who live of their seats.

    Answer No. 5

    The system by way of which news or media technique records selection to be broadcasted and telecasted
    primarily based on the content material and nature if records, event type and public reach is referred to as
    “Gatekeeping feature”.
    Gatekeeping is all approximately selecting the standards which includes choosing an information to be
    telecasted to the public by means of supply of media or both block matters which are unwanted.

    ETHICS ISSUES OF GATEKEEPING FUNCTION OF MEDIAL.

     The theory suggests only one gate of information flow, unlike there might exists many.
     These are wired themselves to think only in a specific way.
     Editors and other gatekeepers can even change the priority of news which is causing the influence
    to society such as sexism, racism and classism
     Negative presentations of the news and can also make power abuse.
     It even appeals applicability and plausibility.
     However, gatekeeping has reduced its influence in today’s news broadcast with the easy access to
    internet and online media where in normal public are posting everything and anything.

    STRATEGIES TO BYPASS THE GATEKEEPING FOR ACCESSING THE INFORMATION :

     Investing the energies to reach to the top level for exact source and info
     By treating the gatekeeping processers with utmost respect and treatment, the media output would
    also be appropriate
     A Personal touch can impact an importance in accessing the rightful information
     A proper and clean communication for request to an information can yield best results
     Integrity also counts, particularly when selling and seeking info
     Learn the art of getting your way.
     Also, learn to pull it all together.

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