Week 1: Introduction, Discussion 1 & Discussion 2
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Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.
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The Politics of Media |
Prepare: The coverage of politics in media is something that we encounter on a daily basis. Because it has become so common, often times we do not stop to think critically about the information that is being presented. Critical reflection on how media cover politics and the influence that it has is an essential skill for future journalists and media practitioners. Read Chapter 1, “Media Power and Government Control,” in Mass Media and American Politics.
Reflect: After reading the chapter, consider the role of news media related to the presentation of a current political issue. Then, think critically about the following:
· How do you believe the media influences public opinion in regards to the issue you have chosen?
· How do you feel elected officials have responded to this impact of media influence on public opinion?
· Do you feel that the media has presented balanced coverage of both sides of the issue?
Write: Once you have considered each of the questions, write a 250- to 300-word response addressing each of them. In your initial post, you must include at least one in-text citation from the reading material and an additional in-text citation from a scholarly source that you locate in the Ashford University Library or from another credible source. At the end of your post, include your name and a full reference for all sources cited in the body of your post. All citations and references must adhere to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. .
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Respond to Peers: After writing your initial post, read the posts of your peers and respond to at least two others about what they discovered. Your responses should address them by name, be between 100 and 150 words in length, and you must include your name at the end of each response.
