Write for an Academic Discussion

A professor has posted a question about a topic and students have responded with their thoughts and ideas. Make a contribution to the discussion.
You will have 10 minutes to write.

Your professor is teaching a class on media studies.

In your response, you should do the following.

• • Express and support your opinion.
• • Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Professor’s question:

Professor's question: In recent years, there has been a significant shift from reading traditional print newspapers to getting news from online sources and social media feeds. While digital news is instantly accessible and often free, some argue it has led to a decline in journalistic quality and an increase in misinformation. Do you believe the move to online news has been more beneficial or harmful to society? Why?

Student response 1:

Student response 1: I think the shift to online news has been largely beneficial. It has democratized information, allowing more people to access news from diverse sources instantly and without cost. For example, we can follow events happening across the world in real-time, which makes us more informed global citizens.

Student response 2:

Student response 2: I believe the move has been more harmful because the quality of journalism has suffered. Online news often prioritizes speed and clicks over accuracy and in-depth reporting. As a result, it has become much harder for people to distinguish between reliable news and misinformation, which is dangerous for society.