Mass Communication: Living in a Media World
Seventh Edition
Learning Objectives
After studying this chapter, you will be able to
- Discuss the development of the colonial and early American press
- Explain how tabloid newspapers differ from broadsheet newspapers
- Describe the four major types of newspapers today, with examples
- Name six basic news values used by journalists
- Discuss the risks that reporters take to cover the news
- Explain how the internet and mobile technology have changed the news and newspaper business