Write a 350- to 700-word essay in which you discuss how the information and news media have affected American culture. 

Answer the following questions:
Does the information media have social responsibility? If yes, in what ways? If not, why not?
What is the role of the information and news media in the shaping of political opinions?
How have electronic media and their convergence transformed journalism and news consumption?
Illustrate your responses with specific examples.
Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines.