Activity # 10 - Media and Information Languages

Media and Information Languages 

Politician Scenario 

Questions	Answers
Predict how this event will be covered by television, radio, print and Internet?	Obviously, this specific event will be covered in several different ways depending on the medium used. For the television, there will be a reporter on the event where it is currently happening. He/she will give us live information about what is going on in that area. For the radio, there will be a broadcaster that will encourage people to share their thoughts and opinions regarding the situation. Whereas in print, the data gathered can be printed on newspapers, or posters. There may also be placards brought by the supporters of the government official. Last but not the least, for the internet, a lot of variations can be used. It can be in a form of live video, voice recording, pictures and some form of announcements.
How are the presentation of facts may vary from medium to medium?	The presentation of facts varies from medium to medium based on how it is shared to a large number of people. In television, the data is presented by a reporter through the help of a live broadcast. Meanwhile in radio, the given facts and information are solely based on what the witness and the people who are concerned about the situation said. While in print, it is presented through the help of posters and notice. Lastly for the internet, it can be combinations of television, radio and print media.
How are the codes and conventions vary from medium to medium?	The codes and conventions vary from medium to medium based on the way it is presented through the help of the terms used. There are codes and conventions that are only used within that specific medium. They differ from one another that is why it can easily be distinguished.
How much of these differences will be based on the unique characteristics of the medium?	I think most of its differences since they differ from one another. It is easier to convey if its only limited to one specific medium.

If you will be a reporter, are you going to use the conventional way of how the each media will broadcast the given scenario?

If I will be a reporter, yes. I will still use the conventional one because I think that it was really made that way in order for us to easily understand the message. I won't change a thing because that's the method of broadcasting people recognize so well. 

What will you do to not make your report boring? Elaborate your answer. 

I will use different mediums in one. I think that combining video, voice and print media would really help in making my report interesting. Another thing is that I may also use colors and animations that can easily attract the attention of the viewers. By improving the presentation, the quality of the news can be shared in a more compelling manner. 

Would you exaggerate some elements in your report to make it interesting? Why? 

I wouldn't exaggerate the elements in my report because that would be misleading depending on the degree of exaggeration. It would confuse the viewers leading them to unclear and wrong information. Exaggeration is considered unethical if you are tasked to share reliable facts and data. 

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Sources

• (Biagan, 2018, Edmodo.com)