COM 225 Foundations of Mass Communication
COM 225 Week 1 Individual Assignment Print Media Industry Worksheet
Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Print Media Industry Worksheet located on the student website
Week 1 DQ1
Select an influential book, newspaper, or magazine and discuss how it influenced American society. How did it stand out from the literary, political, or cultural climate of the time? What immediate and long-term effects did it have
Week 1 DQ2
Consider e-book devices such as the Amazon® Kindleä. What are some successful and unsuccessful characteristics of electronic delivery of paper-based media
Week 2 Individual Assignment Electronic and Digital Media Industry Paper
Describe the role technology has played in electronic and digital media in a 700- to 1,050-word paper.
Discuss the historical and contemporary roles of media in society.
Describe how the chemical and electronic technology of photography, recording, and transmission has advanced from initial discovery to the present.
Describe how mass media uses these technological innovations.
Analyze how the development of digital technology has affected the content, distribution, and style of electronic media.
Discuss how the role of mass media has changed with these developments.
Cite readings and at least two peer-reviewed sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines
Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Annotated Reference List
Decide on the topic for the final paper and presentation.
Review
Ch. 13 of the text, especially the Lifestyle Effects, Attitude Effects, Cultural Effects, and Behavioral Effects sections.
Choose one lifestyle, attitude, cultural, or behavioral effect to analyze. Each team member must research the topic and select two research articles from the University Library.
Provide annotated references. The team’s list must summarize each article and explain why it is relevant to the topic.
Identify whether this was an experimental research study. Explain what research methodology was used to collect the data in the article.
Format your annotated reference list consistent with APA guidelines.
Week 2 DQ1
Do Films have a significant effect on society: Explain your answer. Select a controversial film and discuss how it empowered, motivated, or shocked people to take action
Week 2 DQ2
Some people have called for Internet Regulation. Do you think it is possible for the government or a corporation to regulate Internet content? Why or why not? If so, what content must be regulated, how must it be monitored, and what penalties must apply to its misuse
COM 225 Week 3 Individual Assignment Controversial Issues in Entertainment Paper
Discuss a controversial issue you have seen in the media, such as violence, unethical behavior, racial or religious discrimination, drug use, or sexual content, in a 1,400- to 1,750-word paper.
Explain the nature of the controversy, why it is used, and how it would be different with the controversial content removed. Provide examples.
Find three mass media messages on the issue from different sources, such as a news report, advertisement, or press release. Discuss how each source presents a different side of the issue and how the media affects public opinion.
Discuss how new technology affects news and advertising. How does new technology affect the public’s perception of the controversy? Does the medium that pr esents the message resolve or exacerbate the controversy?
Cite readings and at least three peer-reviewed sources.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. COM 225 Week 3 Learning Team Assignment Formal Outline
Prepare a 2- to 3-page formal outline covering the initial preparation for the final paper and presentation. The outline must have a thesis statement, major topics, sub-points, key supporting evidence, at least six references, and a conclusion.
Week 3 DQ1
Many companies are looking for new ways to advertise products or services, such as product placement in TV or films, website banners and pop-up ads, and cell phone messages. How effective are these methods? As more people turn to satellite radio and digital video recording services,
what are some new advertising possibilities
Week 3 DQ2
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are unique in that soldiers and civilians have cell phones with cameras, video recorders, and Internet access. In previous military operations, the public was dependent on embedded reporters and official news agencies. How has citizen reporting and blogging
changed the public’s knowledge and opinion about war
Week 4 Individual Assignment Media and Government Worksheet
Complete
the University of Phoenix Material: Media and Government worksheet located on the student website
COM 225 Week 4 Learning Team Assignment Mass Media Messages and Effects Presentation
Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation in which you present the major points of your Mass Media Messages and Effects Paper. Include speaker notes and references.
Week 4 DQ1
Some people claim that music, video games, television programs and films that depict violence, promiscuity, unethical behavior, and drug use may encourage young people to engage in those behaviors. Compare this to films,
books, or cartoons from before the 1980’s that depicted objectionable