Perspectives Conveyed Through Different Types of Media

Briefly describe the perspectives conveyed by each of the three news stories about a selected international or ethnic conflict or a global issue. One of each of the following must be represented: •U.S. commercial or corporate news article or broadcast •An independent news article or broadcast •An international news article or broadcast The articles should be about the same specific hot topic, ideally published on the same day. Provide full references for the articles so that others can locate them. Identify the type of source (mainstream, independent, or international) next to each of the three types of sources in your response. Definitions of different types of media U.S. mainstream publications and broadcasts, also known as corporate or commercial, are owned by U.S.-based corporate conglomerates that receive much of their funding from advertisers. Best known newspapers such as the New York Times, news magazines such as Time, and broadcast news stations such as ABC and cable networks like CNN, are examples of U.S. mainstream media. Independent publications and broadcasts are not owned by large corporations, and do not depend on commercial ads, but rather rely on subscriptions, memberships, or foundations. Examples of this type of media are magazines such as the Nation, Mother Jones, or the National Review; Internet-only sources such as Salon.com; and community broadcast stations and news shows such as Democracy Now. International news stories originate from non-U.S. sources such as the BBC and The Guardian from the United Kingdom, and Al Jazeera English from Qatar. You can find media from around the world by going to World News and clicking on your region or country of interest.