This assignment aims to help you understand media bias and its impact on public opinion and US politics, using specific examples and recent polling data.
This assignment assesses Learning Outcome 5.
TASK:
Write a paper and record a 3-5 minute video discussing the paper using the provided Template Outline
and guidelines. The video is not a formal presentation; simply explain what you learned.
Use the provided Template Outline
Define media bias and explain at least two types of bias or bias strategies, using the “How to Spot 16 Types of Media Bias” by AllSides.com as a guide.
Compare and contrast two current event news articles covering the same political topic, personality, or event in American politics, explaining how these articles are or are not examples of media bias, including the identified types of bias.
Discuss the impact of media bias on public opinion using recent polling data results from sources such as the Gallup polls in the lesson module.
GRADING CRITERIA:
See the attached rubric in addition to the following specifics regarding the criteria on which your grade will be based:
Include at least three citations from your text to avoid plagiarism. Click here for APA citation help.
Include hyperlinks to the chosen articles or media.
Ensure both articles or news media examples were produced within the 6-month time frame (count backward from the due date 6 months).
Avoid using “op-ed” articles or news for this assignment, as they are biased commentary rather than objective news reporting.
You can access an example of the Major Project essay created by a student by following this link
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You can access an example of the Major Project video created by a student by following this link.
Video Requirements:
Identity Verification
Take a photo of your student ID or state-issued ID and submit it to this assignment folder. You can cover your address, ID number, or other identifying information with a post it note or sticker, but your face and name should be clear. (Note: Be sure the photo of your ID is in .jpg format. Newer Apple formats such as HEIC will not display in GoVIEW.)
Recording & Submitting Your Video
Your video should be submitted through YuJa. You can record directly in YuJa or upload a previously recorded video (i.e., with your phone, tablet, etc.) to YuJa.
Please refer to the Recording & Uploading Videos with YuJa instructions.
Please do not use the “Add File” option for your video file. Your video submission should be done through YuJa. Alternatively, you may upload it to YouTube and provide a link to the video. Instructions for using YouTube are also included in the above link.