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News media is important in our society. Why is it so important? Do you think its influence is generally positive or negative?

#news #media #society #influence
With the advances in communication, the distribution of information is significantly faster and
globalized
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. Many
people
, all around the world, rely
and
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on and
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 believe everything they read, hear or watch on
news
 media. In
this
 essay, I will explain the importance of
this
 and why I believe it is mostly changing negatively how we behave. These days, the whole society gets informed by reading the
news
, listening to the radio or watching
tv
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TV
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, as a way of being part of what is happening worldwide and not becoming isolated from reality. It makes
people
 aware and conscious of the decisions made as well. In
this
 manner, if prices go down on certain articles,
people
 could choose to buy in advance and save for the future.
Nevertheless
, there are some drawbacks to
news
-media influence. It makes
people
 scared of going out on the streets by streaming only violent and sad
news
. When it only shows,
for example
, robberies and homicides
instead
 of the increase in volunteer work or special musical events, it can make the audience lose perspective about reality. Another serious issue regarding the media is fake
news
. These can create misconceptions,
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and wrong
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 needs and increase violence between citizens.
For instance
, a lie about the spread of a particular disease will make
people
 buy, steal and fight for a bottle of sanitizing alcohol without an actual real need. In conclusion,
whereas
 being informed may feel essential to feel part of
this
 globalized world, we should be cautious about what we see, hear or read. The media
show
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shows
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 exactly what it wants us to see and
consequently
 changes and may mislead the way we feel and act daily.
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task response
The essay addresses the importance of news media in society and discusses its influence, but the examples provided could be more specific and relevant to support the points made. Consider providing more concrete and diverse examples for a more complete response.
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The essay has a clear introduction and conclusion that sets up the discussion and wraps it up effectively. However, the logical structure of the essay could be improved by using more cohesive devices, transitions, and linking words to create stronger connections between ideas and paragraphs.

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