Learning Content: (the books can be found on Scribd.com, links and log in info have been provided)
• United States of Distraction Prologue and Chapter 1
• The Anatomy of Fake News Introduction and Chapter 1
• UNITED STATES OF DISTRACTION: FIGHTING THE FAKE NEWS INVASION (2020)
Assignment Requirements: Your post (your response to the prompt) must include 6 citations minimum from each of the assigned pieces of Learning Content. (can only use sources from the learning content provided) Furthermore, each piece of learning content must be cited a minimum of two times. your post, which is 550 words minimum, must answer the prompt below. It must be cited APA format to receive credit. Students will be graded on how well they understand the course concepts and content. The use of ANY OUTSIDE SOURCES will result in an automatic zero. Similarly, no in-text citations will result in an automatic 0. They will be graded on substance and quality of feedback and discourse. (do not add a conclusion)
Response Prompt:
According to the learning content, how did American founders view the role of the press in a democracy? What actions did they take to protect the press? Why? New technologies, the education system, and government policy have complicated the press’ role in American democracy. Explain why and provide an example for each. What most concerns you about the press in America? Why?