The ideas in Stephanie Bower's essay are very well expressed. The author is quite consistent with bringing facts and opinions into her essay. She expresses her ideas and views as well as the views of many others. In citing other news media she shows how other people feel about the subject. Trying to stay on just the topic and not wander off into many other areas is difficult to do. She shows evidence through her …showed first 75 words of 573 total…

…showed last 75 words of 573 total…waste of precious reporting time. The essay is very well expressed; the facts and opinions are precise and truthful. Bower's idea's consist of fact, and are easily acceptable arguments. It would be quite difficult to make an opposing argument after reading this essay. The idea that cutting out the flashy colors, teaser trailers, and "special reports" to give more time to the actual story is a drastic change, but, such a change is much needed.