Some people believe that newspapers have not lost their dominance as a source of information, despite the fact that an increasing number of readers tend to use the Internet for reading the news. While traditional newspapers are still relevant, particularly in older generations, I strongly believe that the ability to instantly access information on domestic and international topics is a valuable asset of online media.
Firstly, the Internet enables the reader to access different views on a certain topic within seconds. Whether it is news regarding sports or international political affairs, someone can read dozens of articles on different websites, something that is missing from newspapers, as they usually provide only one opinion of an expert. For example, with a stable internet connection, a football fan can easily access different websites and read different opinions about a previous football match, while also having the ability to comment about the match and ultimately sharing his/her opinion as well.
Another asset of online media is the ability to access information that would normally be excluded from newspapers, as they are not very relevant to people reading from the latter. Newspapers tend to include articles about domestic political debates and local weather changes. However, people can utilise the Internet to search for information about politics from a distant country of their own, about natural phenomena that occur hundreds of miles away from them or news regarding a sport that is unpopular in their home country. For instance, a German citizen can learn about the newest reforms that the Australian government has brought about, only by searching about the relevant information on Australian online media.
In conclusion, while traditional newspapers may still have some relevance particularly among older people, the easy and rapid way of accessing information about any topic via the Internet is in my opinion uncontested with the former source of news and thus will remain the predominant source of knowledge.