CMD
CMD 100: Introduction to Media Communication
Paper #2 Assignment
This second paper assignment asks you to think and write critically about communication and media coverage of and around public affairs.
Drawing from our course textbook and class discussions about:
the newspaper industry (chapter 8), the culture of journalism (chapter 14),
Use 2 specific examples in your analysis, and apply at least 10 ideas, facts, or concepts from our readings and class discussions on the above listed topics. 5 of the ideas, facts, or concepts must come from Chapter 15 of our book on Media Effects and Cultural Approaches to Research. The key terms from Chapter 15 can be found on p. 534 of the book.
Bold or underline the 10 terms in your paper.
To assist you in this assignment, refer to p.32 in Ch. 1 of your book on the Critical Process (it has 5 steps), and to the Reviews at the end of each Chapter.
Papers will be evaluated on the clarity and comprehensiveness of the discussion, as well as on the use of course materials (the 10+ ideas, facts, or concepts).
Papers should be 5-7 pages, normal 1-inch margins, double-spaced, 12-point type.
Due Date: Monday, November 20 in class
You must submit your paper as a Word document through our Canvas course site in the Assignment #2 submission section before class begins on November 20.
This is an individual assignment. You are to work alone; no group work.
You must cite all outside material.