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Selection and presentation of the news

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AQA AQA AS and A-level Sociology past-paper questions since 2016 · 7 parts · mark schemes follow the questions · www.alevelsociologytutor.com · Questions and mark schemes © AQA

1. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q20 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
2 0 Read Item M below and answer the question that follows. Item M Globalisation increases the speed of communication to audiences around the world. Globalisation involves new technology, such as smartphones, from which many people can upload content. Globalisation affects the content of the news. Applying material from Item M, analyse two ways in which globalisation affects the content of the news. [10 marks]
2. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q19 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 9 Outline and explain two ways in which the ownership of the media can affect the content of the news. [10 marks]
3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q20 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
2 0 Read Item M below and answer the question that follows. Item M The content of the mass media is often produced and controlled by professionals who are middle aged or older. It also concentrates on exciting stories and sensational headlines to attract audiences. The content of the mass media sometimes represents young people in negative ways. Applying material from Item M, analyse two reasons why the content of the mass media sometimes represents young people in negative ways. [10 marks]
4. November 2020 · Paper 2 · Q19 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 9 Outline and explain two ways in which new media may have affected the selection and presentation of news. [10 marks]
5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q21 · 20 marks · AO1=8,AO2=6,AO3=6
2 1 Read Item N below and answer the question that follows. Item N Sociological research has outlined various ways in which the news is socially constructed. Marxists argue that both the selection and the presentation of news are inevitably biased and reflect the interests of powerful groups. However, other sociologists argue that media personnel are professionals and that news-gathering is a fairly objective process. Applying material from Item N and your knowledge, evaluate the view that both the selection and the presentation of the news are ideologically biased. [20 marks]
6. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q19 · 10 marks · AO1=5,AO2=3,AO3=2
1 9 Outline and explain two reasons why the news may portray young people negatively. [10 marks]
7. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q20 · 10 marks · AO1=3,AO2=4,AO3=3
2 0 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows. Item A What counts as ‘news’ is a social construction. It is largely media professionals who select which stories are to appear in the news. Both in broadcast and print media, a range of factors influence which stories journalists and editors select for inclusion in the news. Applying material from Item A, analyse two factors that influence which stories are selected for inclusion in the news. [10 marks]

Mark schemes

1. June 2023 · Paper 2 · Q20
Mark scheme June 2023 Paper 2 Q20
2. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q19
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q19
3. June 2022 · Paper 2 · Q20
Mark scheme June 2022 Paper 2 Q20
4. November 2020 · Paper 2 · Q19
Mark scheme November 2020 Paper 2 Q19
5. June 2019 · Paper 2 · Q21
Mark scheme June 2019 Paper 2 Q21
6. June 2018 · Paper 2 · Q19
Mark scheme June 2018 Paper 2 Q19
7. Specimen set 1 · Paper 2 · Q20
Mark scheme Specimen set 1 Paper 2 Q20