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Television's portrayal of crime differs significantly from actual crime statistics, as shown in both news coverage and fictional programming. This section examines how television crime reporting shapes public perception.
Definition: The 'law of opposites' refers to the contrast between media-portrayed crimes and actual crime statistics.
Example: Programs like "Crimewatch," "999 What's Your Emergency," and "Police Camera Action" represent factual crime programming on television.
Highlight: About one-quarter of all television output is dedicated to crime dramas, with approximately two-thirds of US crime shows focusing on murder, assault, or armed robbery.
Vocabulary: 'Reality TV shows' often focus on younger suspects, contrary to traditional news coverage patterns.
Quote: "Television plays a major role in the portrayal of crime by the media, representing both fictional and factual representations of crime."
Television Crime Coverage and Statistical Disparities
This section delves into how television portrays crime compared to official statistics and newspaper coverage. It examines the patterns in television crime reporting and highlights key differences in representation.
Highlight: Newspapers predominantly focus on serious violent crimes and sexual offenses, while official statistics show most crimes are minor property offenses.
Definition: The 'law of opposites' refers to the contrast between media representation of crime and official crime statistics.
Example: Homicide features in approximately one-third of all crime reports, particularly those involving sex, financial gain, or revenge motives.
Vocabulary: 'Reality TV' shows tend to focus more on younger suspects, contrary to general television news coverage.
The various forms of media play a crucial role in shaping public understanding of media representations of crime in criminology. This section explores different newspaper types and their approach to crime reporting.
Definition: Tabloids are 'popular' press publications featuring small pages, many pictures, and short stories, while broadsheets are 'quality' press printed on large sheets with more detailed coverage.
Example: The August 2017 Barcelona terrorist attacks demonstrated how both tabloid and broadsheet newspapers adopted similar dramatic reporting styles, using emotive terms like 'massacre' and 'bloodbath'.
Highlight: Crime reporting makes up approximately one in eight news reports, with tabloids dedicating more space to crime-related content.
Vocabulary: 'Infotainment' refers to the tabloid approach of mixing information with entertainment elements in crime reporting.
Quote: "News values are the criteria that journalists and editors use to decide whether a story is newsworthy enough to make it into the paper or news bulletin."
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
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Media representations of crime across various platforms shape public perception and understanding of criminal activities, influencing societal attitudes and responses to crime.
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Television's portrayal of crime differs significantly from actual crime statistics, as shown in both news coverage and fictional programming. This section examines how television crime reporting shapes public perception.
Definition: The 'law of opposites' refers to the contrast between media-portrayed crimes and actual crime statistics.
Example: Programs like "Crimewatch," "999 What's Your Emergency," and "Police Camera Action" represent factual crime programming on television.
Highlight: About one-quarter of all television output is dedicated to crime dramas, with approximately two-thirds of US crime shows focusing on murder, assault, or armed robbery.
Vocabulary: 'Reality TV shows' often focus on younger suspects, contrary to traditional news coverage patterns.
Quote: "Television plays a major role in the portrayal of crime by the media, representing both fictional and factual representations of crime."
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Television Crime Coverage and Statistical Disparities
This section delves into how television portrays crime compared to official statistics and newspaper coverage. It examines the patterns in television crime reporting and highlights key differences in representation.
Highlight: Newspapers predominantly focus on serious violent crimes and sexual offenses, while official statistics show most crimes are minor property offenses.
Definition: The 'law of opposites' refers to the contrast between media representation of crime and official crime statistics.
Example: Homicide features in approximately one-third of all crime reports, particularly those involving sex, financial gain, or revenge motives.
Vocabulary: 'Reality TV' shows tend to focus more on younger suspects, contrary to general television news coverage.
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The various forms of media play a crucial role in shaping public understanding of media representations of crime in criminology. This section explores different newspaper types and their approach to crime reporting.
Definition: Tabloids are 'popular' press publications featuring small pages, many pictures, and short stories, while broadsheets are 'quality' press printed on large sheets with more detailed coverage.
Example: The August 2017 Barcelona terrorist attacks demonstrated how both tabloid and broadsheet newspapers adopted similar dramatic reporting styles, using emotive terms like 'massacre' and 'bloodbath'.
Highlight: Crime reporting makes up approximately one in eight news reports, with tabloids dedicating more space to crime-related content.
Vocabulary: 'Infotainment' refers to the tabloid approach of mixing information with entertainment elements in crime reporting.
Quote: "News values are the criteria that journalists and editors use to decide whether a story is newsworthy enough to make it into the paper or news bulletin."
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
