Homework
For this homework, you will be recording and analyzing your media consumption for three consecutive days.
Part I: Media Journal
For three consecutive days, you are to record every media interaction you have in a simple log. Here is an example:
Thursday, November 3
Time: 7:00-8:00 A.M
Media: Television, ESPN Sportscenter
Total time: 60 minutes
At the end of your three-day measurement period, calculate the following:
1. Total usage for each medium (television, Internet, books, magazines, newspapers, etc.).
2. Total usage for all media combined.
Part II: Essay
In a detailed essay summarize what you learned from the media logging exercise. Some items to address in your essay:
1. What did you learn about your interaction with the mass media over those three days?
2. Who owns the media you interacted with most? How about least?
3. Were you surprised by anything your media log revealed about your consumption habits?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.