Essay 4

Using the Wall Street Journal as a learning tool was more helpful than using a traditional text book. The Wall Street Journal produces real time information as to what’s going on in the world and advancements in media; where as a textbook is usually out of date and not easily relatable. Mass communications is a subject that involves hands on involvement and interest not reading for textbook. I do not plan to continue with my subscription of the Wall Street Journal. Though it’s kind of wrong, instead of paying for a paper I can read the same news online. This was a very interesting course and I am glad to have taken it. I have always planned to pursue a career in the Mass Communications field. This course was a learning tool to help me prepare.

Essay 3

Social-networking services are among the most common ways of communication in today’s date. Between Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace there are number of ways to stay connected with the world. I’m a MySpace member. I probably spend 2-3 hours a week on the website. I use the site to stay connected with people that I normally wouldn’t if it weren’t for MySpace. I use the site mainly for entertainment purposes. It’s something to do when you’re bored. If there was a fee for the site I may pay it. I wouldn’t pay anything over $10 for the year. There will always be another site out there just like it that wont charge a thing.