https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54 How does the media function as a gatekeeper? en-us 2018-10-23 11:39:43 UTC 2018-10-25 14:43:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296094852 The media functions as a gatekeeper by filtering the information being given to the public.]]> 2018-10-23 17:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296094852 https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296096112 The media functions as a gatekeeper by determining what is and is not newsworthy and then deciding, based on that, what is shared with the public.

The information that the media decides to publish directly influences people, their opinions, and what they consider most important.

The editorial board, a group of veteran journalists, is who serve as the gatekeeper for news media.

]]> 2018-10-23 17:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296096112 https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296096267 The media functions as a gatekeeper by determining what information is relevant, using information that will influence the audience (gaining support for their agenda), and then by releasing the information to the public.]]> 2018-10-23 17:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296096267 https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296098841 The media functions as a gateway by 
* determining what is important 
* filtering what gets through to the public
* allowing the public to review campaigns and the candidates ]]> 2018-10-23 17:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/richzukowski/47a7d2li4d54/wish/296098841