Current Events Handout Read the characteristics of new information in the first column and check one or more columns to the right of the characteristics to identify which of the media fits the characteristics. Magazine Newspaper Television News Radio News Internet News Information can be consumed at the time chosen by the consumer. Information is free. Information can be consumed while doing other things. Information can be communicated to illiterate audiences.
Information can be consumed however quickly or slowly the consumer wishes.
Information can be reviewed and repeated whenever a consumer wishes. Information simulates real life using many senses - sight, hearing, movement. Information can be delivered almost instantaneously as an event occurs. Information is delivered in a self- contained package without needing special equipment for its delivery. National news is covered regularly.