TASK
- Critically evaluate how the online content reflects the values and the beliefs of the newspaper and the audience
- Evaluate the importance of convergence in the digital age
The second question asks us to think about the pros and cons of online newspapers. Why might it be easier / more convenient for audiences to read The Observer online? Are there advantages for editors, too, in terms of updating news? Are there cost implications? Impacts on the environment? How does online news invite audience interactivity?
What about difficulties for consumers - are there any readers who might be without newspapers if they were only available online? What about journalists - could it cost jobs? Should we worry about fake news?
The first question is about the values and the beliefs of The Observer newspaper and its readers. Below is the most recent edition as well as a Candidate Exemplar answer (based on a response to another edition but it reflects consistent values and messages).
PREP Carefully study the Candidate answer and make a blog post with bullet points that shows your grasp of The Observer's messages and values as shown in the online edition above.
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