Introduction
The rise of online social networking sites has created a common man’s news media, giving rise to serious doubts about the relevance of professional news channels. They make everyone a reader and a reporter at once. However, in my opinion,[A1] social media cannot be a substitute for professional reporting.[A2].
Body paragraph-1: Explains the supporting point in the opinion statement- cannot be a substitute for professional reporting.
To start with the basics, amateurs do not invalidate professionals. Most often, social media news are subjective or impulsive.[A3]Naturally, they cannot replace the work of qualified reporters who have trained competency in defining what is news and formulating it according to requirements of quality. So, social media is not a reliable alternative to edited news.
Body paragraph-2: Expansion of another point
Another important point is that there are authorities to verify the work of professional channels.[A4] In case of atrocious reporting, you can approach these authorities and seek remedies for your sufferings. But, as social media is a place of free play, the chances of unaccountable practices and cyber bullying are many.
Body paragraph-3: Response to the alternative opinion
It is true that social media give opportunities for all and help to strengthen the civil society. As such, it is a great possibility as well. However, the only guarding principle is that it should not substitute the accountable works of professional news agencies.[A5] Therefore, it is important to keep social media where it ought to stand.
Conclusion
To put things in a nutshell [A6], professional expertise of responsible media institution is still relevant and cannot be undone by social networking. Social media is to be used as a means to ensure a say for common people.
