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1. Identify three examples of mass media.
2. Identify three examples of social media.
3. What are two unique goals that can be fulfilled through the use of mediated
communication?
4. Explain the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication.
5. Explain what social information processing theory suggests about how personal mediated
messages are.
6. How can online disinhibition lead to flaming?
7. What do the authors suggest is often the basis of trolling online?
8. How can warranting value be used to enhance your online persona or face?
9. Explain how online disinhibition could lead to negative mediated communication?
10. Identify two suggestions for improving your mediated communication.
11. Explain the differences between mass media and social media.
12. What are three characteristics of mediated communication?
13. What are some ways to improve your online persona or face?
14. How can remembering the “three Ps” enhance your online face?
15. Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of online communication.
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16. Explain possible causes of online communication challenges.
17. How can you use mediated communication competently?
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