In this discussion, we are thinking about the big picture: Culture itself, what it truly means, and how it impacts us at a collective and individual level. This activity aligns with module outcomes 1 and 2. Choose one of the following to answer as thoroughly as possibly, using evidence from our readings to support your […]
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What do you think the news media’s responsibility is in providing accurate information to the public?
Summative Assessment 3: Issues and Ethics in News and Social Media Assignment Content Social media platforms and other technology have revolutionized how we communicate with one another and how news is delivered. Unfortunately, social media platforms, and even some news outlets, contain misinformation. In this assignment, you will investigate the role of social media in […]
What are your predictions for how the publication will survive or advance in the future? Provide examples.
Print Media Evolution Assignment Content Have you ever subscribed to a newspaper or magazine? When you are in a waiting room with magazines, which ones are you likely to read? Are you likely to stay in bed on Sunday and read the newspaper? Most of us have a favorite magazine or newspaper, even if we […]
Describe how the 2 types of media have influenced American culture since 1970.
Summative Assessment 1: American Mass Media and Culture Assignment Content American mass media and culture are deeply intertwined, and it is hard to imagine an aspect of American culture that is not influenced by mass media. Spirituality, politics, and even our language are influenced by media. In this assignment, you will investigate how 2 different […]
What makes these posters work for scaring their audience?
1. Unit 6 discusses fear appeals, and the criteria for successful fear appeals. These two ads are WWII propaganda and are examples of successful fear appeals. With clear references to the criteria for fear appeals discussed in this unit, what makes these posters work for scaring their audience? 2. Go to the website below and […]
What do we know about them-What is their expertise, etc.?
Five Entry annotated Bibliography Include one annotated bibliographic entry in proper form. Identify which style you are using MLA. The topic for the sources will be Nonverbal ques in Communication. Talk about the author(s). What do we know about them? What is their expertise, etc.? Give a 2 or 3 sentence summary of the article. […]
How can we ensure that creative industries stay lucrative while not stifling the sharing and flow of information and material-What are the ethical and legal implications?
Many organizations encounter, on some level, materials protected by copyright. Copyright laws were created long before the Digital Age and could never anticipate online platforms and the connectivity of the current landscape. How can we ensure that creative industries stay lucrative while not stifling the sharing and flow of information and material? What are the […]
Does this news organization, in your collective mind, serve the public interest in a healthy manner?
NEW York Times Instructions for this Activity In undertaking this activity, we are looking to recognize how news organizations are using innovative communication practices in order to both succeed as businesses and maintain their central mission of informing the public. We also want to analyze these practices as a way of understanding how these organizations […]
How did it vary from platform to platform-What were the challenges?
Using an issue, a cause, or some public-service information that is important to you, use Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to promote it. Keep in mind that these different platforms have different parameters and strengths, so your approach will need to change for each one. If you have an existing free Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram account, […]
What strategies work or don’t work in their use of social media-Do you see a reflection of the impacts discussed in our article?
Our module notes and our two articles have provided us with a foundation and some critical-thinking tools with which we can examine social-media marketing.Keep those texts in mind as you move on to the next discussion module. Where possible (and where helpful) use some of the ideas from our readings as we look at actual […]
