My Outline (Suresh)

Thesis:  I will explore how the Internet is revolutionizing media in regards to politics and the monopoly traditional media has had and its influence.

|.  What is new media?

    A.  Internet made it possible

    B.  Types of new media

         1. Influence politics and politicians

         2. Influence public opinions
         3. Counter propaganda
        4. New media and power

 II.  The problems with old media

    A.  Monopoly of information

        1.  96% of old media controlled by 6 men

    B.  Has an agenda

VII.  Conclusion

    A. Summary

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