Topic : role of media
5. “News today has become big commercial entity like never before” Analyse. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
The article presents to us the dismal picture of how news today has become a commercial entity.
Key Demand of the question:
Critically examine the statement in the current times.
Directive:
Analyze – When asked to analyse, you have to examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them as a whole in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
The toxic triangle of viewership, ratings and revenue is the catalyst driving most debates and that paradigm must be continuously stigmatized along with use of a relentless societal scissor to cut this Gordian knot.
Body:
Discuss in detail the issues plaguing the media these days in the country. Talk about the ‘backfire effect’.
Explain the various issues concerning the media.
Suggest solutions -a mix of legislative moves, judicial monitoring and industry self-regulation is needed
Conclusion:
Conclude with way forward.
