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Good journalism: Constantly changing, but not lost.

Many critics today claim that decent journalism is a dying art. With an infinite amount of unqualified, inexperienced “journalists” blogging away at their computers, as well as little regulation on information accuracy online, it’s no wonder why some people would …

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As traditional journalism slowly fades out, what will emerge as the new standard for news reporting?

With technological advances, as well as an increased demand for prompt news, most traditional forms of journalism are having a hard time keeping up. Newspapers and magazines cannot feasibly distribute their material at the same rate potential customers are finding …

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Emerging technology shifts control of communication from governments to civilians

With the rise of the Internet, as well as technological devices that access it, it has become increasingly easier for the average person to broadcast his or her ideas to small and large audiences alike. With a few clicks of …

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Information Overload: Too much of a good thing?

In our increasingly technology-driven society, we receive information at unbelievable speeds without even realizing it. In any given hour, the average person receives texts, emails, phone calls, and communication through social media sites. One would think that this increased amount …

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