Proposed prompt for Paper 2: The journalism industry is undergoing a seismic upheaval. The future of newsits revenue model, the impact of new technology, the role of its journalists and the perception of the legitimacy of the pressare all up in the air. For this persuasive essay, which should be based on original research, please choose one of the following topics and argue your case: There are many possible new business models for the news industry (nonprofit, philanthropy-backed, diversified revenue streams, wealthy owners, etc). Which ones hold the most promise, and why? If you were a news entrepreneur or consultant looking for a new source of revenue or a new business model, which idea or ideas would you choose and why? In what ways has the advent of social media influenced the type of content journalists produce, the responses they get from readers, and the extent to which they divulge their opinions to the public? What impact have those changes had on the quality and role of journalism? How has the concept of “fake news” impacted journalism in the United States and around the world? Specifically, how has the term been used a) to discredit good journalism, and b) to weed out fake information? Compare and contrast the experiences of three different countries around the world in grappling with the concept.
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