Journalism and Media

Journalism and Media

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Just how much does the press set agendas for public discourse? What are some new issues in Journalism?

This one is about the ethical issues that arise with new media. Journalism is, by definition, mass communication. How does the nature and framework of the newer forms of mass media (such as Facebook/twitter) impact our news? How are the features of these media impacting the profession of journalism as well as our consumption of their work outputs as journalists? How does the increased adoption of such media impact culture, the way we interpret local, national, and global issues and events?

1. DO NOT EXCEED ONE PAGE in length for this assignment.
2. FISRT, READ the following:

*chapter on news gathering and reporting.
*the article entitled “staying neutral.”

3. REFLECT specifically on the above readings and create a WRITTEN RESPONSE that ties together what you learned from reading and addresses some of the issues posed. Recommended length for this part is approximately 5-6 sentences.

4. NEXT, keep a brief “journal” for a few days on the following:
* How do you receive your news?
* What sources, news products/organizations, networks (in broadest sense of term) impact your outlook, interpretation of events, and world view?

5. Media Probe 4 assignment submission must contain the following:

* A well-thought out (synthesized) response to #3 above (5-6 sentences). Focus on explaining the issue accurately and responding to what is addressed in the reading.

* Response to #4 above (a few sentences).

* Having considered the readings together with your own news habits, now reflect on your resulting perspective. Do not simply summarize the facts given, but rather discuss the facts given in terms of what they make you think.

Book: The Dynamics Of Mass Communication
Author: Joseph R. Dominick

2:Individual Critical Reflection Essay

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Outcomes:
1 Practice various designated roles within a group experience.
4 Set group goals for both task and social actions.
5 Demonstrate effective communication practices within a group.
9 Use effective decision-making and problem-solving strategies in a group.
10 Practice evaluating in a group.

What is Critical Reflection?
The goal of reflective thinking is to try to learn more about ourselves and our work by considering thoughts, feelings and actions. The goal of critical thinking is to try to evaluate ideas by determining how they fit with the concepts, ideas and theories expressed by others. Therefore, to be critically reflective, you must first describe your thoughts, feelings and experiences and then evaluate them based on the learning achieved through this class and course theory (textbook).

Critical Questioning
Effective discussion of experiences will utilize probing questions such as:
• What did you do? Why did you do it?
• What did you say or otherwise communicate?
• What actions did you or others take?
• Who was involved? When did it happen?
Insightful evaluation of yourself and your experiences occurs by asking questions such as:
• What actions should/should not have been taken and why?
• Was it an easy or difficult task, why?
• In what ways did you acquire skills? How did your skills add to the diversity of the group?
• How did/will you change your approach after new information and experiences were presented to you?
• How did this experience differ from your initial expectations, why?
Requirements:
Write a critical reflection research essay that addresses each of the following areas. All discussions must use terminology appropriate to the subject of group dynamics; have clear support from course materials, and the textbook.
A. Discuss your personal journey with your group throughout this course. How do your experiences follow theories learned in class? Which ones? Why?
B. Which strengths do you have that support your ability to be a good team member? Why?
C. Identify three ideas or concepts described in the textbook that are areas for personal improvement. In your discussion of why you chose these areas, address (i) how change in these areas will affect group dynamics and (ii) how you can implement these changes in your approach to future group work both within, and outside, the confines of school.

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