Assignment task: Focus on media coverage of one event (examples include the pandemic, war, natural disasters, etc...) one social problem (examples include mass shootings, crime, illegal immigration, etc...) one policy area (examples include climate policy, abortion policy, labor policy, etc...) or general coverage of the American political system. Choose one topic for the focus of your media analysis. First, recall the lecture points on the more noble functions of journalism in a Democracy:
Providing objective coverage of events
Facilitating public debate
Government watchdog
Find 2 examples of articles addressing your topic that prioritize readership (money) over any of the functions listed above
Briefly explain each article and how they are attempting to maximize viewership or internet clicks.
How do you think the media is influencing our society?