Homework
• Is to analyze and evaluate how various types of media affect change, influence perception, or otherwise drive the narrative related to a specific topic of your choice.
• Create an example that shows how you could use social or other media to influence public opinion or play a significant role in the public conversation. This could be a paper, a video/Prezi, or possibly a newspaper or magazine format.
Task:
1. Identify a topic that you think has been influenced by characteristics or use of the media. Consider whether various media, or media use, have:
a. Played a role in framing the key arguments related to the topic, and/or
b. Influenced how key arguments are (or were) discussed/debated, and/or
c. Shaped audience perception and interpretation or information, and/or
d. Affected particular actions or policies.
• Analyze information gathered from multiple sources, being aware of the author's intent, perspectives, audiences, biases, and credibility.
• Write a clear thesis statement regarding your analysis of how the media characteristics and choices influenced the discourse.
• Present well-reasoned arguments that support your thesis.
• Support your analysis with compelling evidence.
• Describe how you could use 21st century media to exert influence on the issues you discuss.
• Provide a minimum or ten sources including at least two scholarly sources and a variety of media such as newspaper, radio, television, twitter, blogs, Ted Talk, You Tube, etc.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.