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Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture 8th Edition by Stanley Baran

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0077507985
book Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture 8th Edition by Stanley Baran cover

Introduction to Mass Communication: Media Literacy and Culture 8th Edition by Stanley Baran

Edition 8ISBN: 978-0077507985
Exercise 2
What is the difference between genres and production conventions? What do these have to do with media literacy?
Explanation
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Genres in media are described as the category of expression for a news source. Examples of genres are morning news, expose, independent reporting, etc.
Production Conventions are the style elements that often follow the forms mentioned above. For instance, an independent report may contain less facts or video is of lower quality that comes with a lesser budget.
Knowing the genre or conventions would improve the media literacy as one will know what to expect, common tactics/methods of conveying information, and how to spot when certain elements are missing.
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