Read Chapter 12 - How to detect media bias and propaganda in national
and world news.

Find a current event related to a social issue of your choosing (no
older than a few months) that was widely covered by the media.  Access
this link for additional help and click on Module 5 Assignment.

http://csuglobal.libguides.com/c.php?g=231734&p=1539172

    Choose two different news articles from two different media
sources.  Write an essay comparing and contrasting your two sources.
    Clearly identify the author, title of article, name of
publication. Take notice of the type of article: local, national or
international news story, editorial, or column, etc.
    Identify the main claim and supporting reasons or premises of your article.
    Analyze the logic of the article according to the critical
analysis tools we have been studying throughout the course, including
identifying fallacies and rhetorical devices. Try looking deeper into
the news coverage to discern the significant information that is
omitted, and if the evidence is viable.  Discern the logic of the
arguments in each specific news article.  Be alert to discern if there
are rival causes and if the evidence is deceptive.  Consider what
significant information is omitted or if other reasonable conclusions
are possible.

Sources and Citation: In addition to the two news articles, find and
cite two scholarly sources to back up the claims and conclusions of
your analyses. Feel free to use the readings from the course. The
CSU-Global Library is another good place to find your sources.
Remember to include all sources used, including the newspaper
articles, in an APA-formatted reference page.

Your paper, including citations and references, should be 4-5 pages in
length, well written, and formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide
to Writing and APA Requirements.

    • 10 years ago
    answer
    NOT RATED

    Purchase the answer to view it

    blurred-text
    • attachment
      media_bias.doc