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Digital Media Final Exam Instructions General Instructions Time Limit: 1 week. Complete your answers directly in the exam document and remember to save your work regularly. Answer 4 of the 8 essay questions. If you answer more than four questions, only the first four responses will be graded. Begin each essay on a separate page. Each essay is worth 25 points, for a total of 100 points. The exam contributes 20% of your final course grade. Organize each response carefully and address all aspects of the question. This is an individual exam. All responses must be your own work. Proofread and spell-check your work before submission. Format: Open book and open notes. Essay Requirements Each essay must be at least 500 words. Responses shorter than 500 words will receive deductions: 400–499 words: 5-point deduction Under 400 words: 10-point deduction Direct quotations do not count toward the word requirement. Keep direct quotations to a minimum. Essays should consist of at least 90% original analysis and discussion. Demonstrate critical thinking through analysis and synthesis rather than relying heavily on quotations. Source Requirements Use professional or scholarly sources only. Acceptable Sources Course materials (Read & Watch resources) Textbooks Peer-reviewed journal articles Trade magazines Conference proceedings University library databases Unacceptable Sources Wikipedia About.com Answers.com Dictionary.com How.com Similar non-scholarly websites Blogs Twitter/X posts YouTube videos Other personal communications Citation Requirements Include at least two in-text citations in each essay. Include a reference list at the end of each essay. Follow APA formatting guidelines for all citations and references. APA Guide: http://www.umuc.edu/library/libhow/apa_examples.cfm Essay Questions Essay 1 How has the Internet altered the way newspapers present news? How are print newspapers responding to the decline in subscribers and the rise of online readers? Support your discussion with reliable sources. Essay 2 How has digital media influenced or changed the field of education? Your response should include: A historical perspective (before and after digital media) A global perspective, including: The United States At least two additional countries Discussion of whether the changes have been positive, negative, or both Reliable data and sources to support your discussion Essay 3 How has "fake news" emerged and spread so rapidly? Address the following: Causes of its creation and spread Reasons it gains traction Harms associated with fake news Short-term and long-term effects on individuals and society How fake news affects consumers Strategies for identifying potentially false news stories Support your discussion with reliable sources. Essay 4 Define fair use and explain the four factors used to determine whether the use of copyrighted material is legal: a. Purpose and character of the use b. Nature of the copyrighted work c. Amount and substantiality of the portion used d. Effect of the use on the potential market for the original work Also discuss why fair use is considered a "flash point" in digital media. Support your discussion with reliable sources. Essay 5 How has digital media influenced or changed children of the current generation? Your response should include: A historical perspective (before and after digital media) A global perspective, including: The United States At least two additional countries Discussion of positive and negative impacts Reliable sources supporting your discussion Essay 6 How has digital media influenced or changed the field of e-commerce? Your response should include: A historical perspective (before and after digital media) A global perspective, including: The United States At least two additional countries Reliable sources supporting your discussion Essay 7 How has digital media influenced or changed culture? Your response should include: A historical perspective (before and after digital media) A global perspective, including: The United States At least two additional countries Discussion of positive and negative impacts Reliable data and sources supporting your discussion Essay 8 Discuss how social media was used during the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election in the following areas: Communicating with voters Fundraising Campaign organizing Also discuss how political-information databases can help voters make decisions about candidates and issues. Support your discussion with reliable sources.