News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

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Investigative journalism puts an individual in a highly powerful & sensitive position at the same time. Those pioneering news outfits are under a fair amount of pressure from opposing forces, and the authorities that are in the business of managing opinions. I believe that news management and packaging it well to present it to the public at large is a mighty responsibility, and there are several factors that influence the filtering process. There are many people who believe that manipulation of news is a strategy that should be shunned by all citizens at large. We have free press laws in place which should enable us to get the unfiltered reality,

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, I feel sometimes telling it exactly how it is can be dangerous to society. The media is controlled by governing authorities to maintain peace and keep the citizens in balance. Whereas the media manages public opinion well by not lying flatly to its viewers.

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, a major tool used by media channels nowadays is debating, wherein they leave it to the public to make their own assumptions.

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, no sane individual is accustomed to bad news, we all hear about terrible occurrences, on a daily basis we are surrounded by crime, death, untoward natural accidents, politics and the list is endless. Hearing and reading negative news on a daily basis does leave a bad taste in your mouth, but does anyone get used to negativity, we all live in the hope of a better future. We human beings have very short-lived attention spans, and we naturally gravitate towards happiness

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, I do not think we get used to bad news.

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, yes at the same point I do wish that these news churning business houses would dedicate a small proportion of their prime time towards sharing positive happenings in the world. I truly believe the scale has not tipped entirely, and there is enough good in the world as it is bad. I know for a fact that a huge majority lives in the hope that the news bulletin would tell us about how a man risked his life to save his neighbour, or how a child was rescued by a stranger. I would like to conclude by saying that the management of news is done to manage public opinion, and sometimes it may lead to quite a bit of negativity.

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, at the same time, there is enough positivity in the world, all you have to do is change the channel.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 9.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.5

Complete response

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Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

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Demographics
Engagement
Relevance
Urgency
Natural disasters
Political upheavals
Public health concerns
Advertising revenue
Sponsorship deals
Market competition
Editorial policies
Censorship
Newsworthy
Desensitization
Bad news fatigue
Negativity bias
Balanced view
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News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?

Fully explain your ideas

Some individuals argue that children should always heed the advice given by their parents, while others believe that children should make decisions independently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people prefer to eat meals at restaurants, while others like to prepare and eat food in their own home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

"Prevention is better than a cure". Researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures.

Influence of human beings on the world ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solution can you suggest?