Television Vs. Newspaper News

Television is m main source of news. I like the way the information is presented quickly with lots of visuals. The fact that you can actually watch real, moving footage of the story is so much better to me than reading a description or even seeing a photo. With events like the War in Iraq going on, television news in able to make the story real. I also like the way television gives you all the main facts with out too much extra detail so you can quickly and easily understand the story. The television personalities like news anchors and talk show hosts also make the news more personal. Viewers get to know and therefore trust the people presenting the news. With reporters in papers, all we see is a byline and occasionally a picture. However these can be downfalls of the industry too. The fast paced visuals do not capture the intensity of some things as well. As much as seeing bombs going off make the war real, the famous “Afghan Girl” of National Geographic magazine shows the struggle of people during war even better. Another plus to newspapers and magazines is the detail they can give to a story. Although I don’t want to know every detail of some stories, I do of others. When this happens, television news leaves you wanting more. Plus, newspapers can print follow-ups of stories so you can see how they progressed. Also, the mysteriousness of reporters adds an objectivity that is important in news. I think the decision between the two depends on personal preference, but currently television news is winning more fans than the paper.