Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn about current events. However, others believe that they can learn news better through other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Many are of the view that news is best received through traditional

newspapers

while others feel that more modern

media

is preferable. In my opinion, despite the better habits engendered by reading the

newspaper

, it is impossible to argue convincingly against the convenience of newer mediums. On the one hand, reading the

newspaper

allows for a healthy, distraction-free environment.

This

relates to both the content and the presentation of

newspapers

.

Newspapers

undergo rigorous editing and articles are necessarily published more slowly, allowing for better writing and fewer sensationalist headlines. An individual reading the

newspaper

can be compared to someone eating healthy foods or doing exercise.

Similarly

,

newspapers

are not vulnerable to the wide array of potential distractions on digital devices. There is less chance a

newspaper

reader will be distracted by social

media

or their personal communications.

On the other hand

, there are a wide variety of functions only provided by more recent forms of

media

.

Newspapers

are primarily based on text, with images adding slight variety.

In contrast

, online

media

enables an individual to watch videos, listen to audio, cross-reference sources, consult primary sources, and generally take full advantage of the digital world.

For example

, a person who reads an article about a politician’s remarks can

then

check for the video in order to hear their words in context and later visit a site

such

as Twitter to analyze reactions from the general public, journalists, experts, and the politician.

This

information can

then

be easily shared through online messaging services or social

media

. In conclusion, there are definite advantages to non-digital news sources,

however

, these are overshadowed by the versatility of modern

media

. It is the duty of individuals to ensure they enjoy the positives without the drawbacks of spending too much time online.