Which of the following best describes potential problems for a journalist who uses social media for reporting?
A) Social media sites are not representative of the general population-particular sites skew to particular segments of the population.
B) Even when you carefully double-check a source from the social media, it can be difficult to determine for sure that that person is who she says she is.
C) Photos and videos can easily be faked or modified.
D) All of the above

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Social media can present potential problems for journalists as it is not representative of the general population (A), it can be difficult to verify sources found on social media (B), and media shared on social media can be easily manipulated or altered (C). Therefore, all of the above options are potential problems for journalists who use social media for reporting.

Which of the Following Best Describes Potential Problems for a Journalist