Resources:
- All-Sides Chart
- Media Ownership Chart
- Media Bias Chart
- Sources For News And Media Criticism Outlets
Assignment Instructions
Please respond to the following prompt by composing an original post of 200-250 words. Ensure that your post includes proper APA citations for the articles you introduce.
Prompt: Select two articles related to your chosen topic. One article must be sourced from The New York Times, while the second can be from a publication of your choice. Utilize the provided charts to assess the political orientation and funding sources of the outlets you select (e.g., left-leaning, right-leaning, corporate-funded, or independently funded). Following your citations, provide a 150-250 word summary of each article, ensuring to critically analyze the sources referenced within the articles.
Important Reminders:
- Topic Consistency: You are required to maintain the same topic throughout the term. The articles you analyze in your news journals will directly inform your final paper, and no additional sources will be permitted. Therefore, it is crucial that you choose a topic with sufficient coverage and one that genuinely interests you, as you will engage with it over an extended period. If you encounter difficulties finding relevant articles, consider broadening your topic. For instance, if your original topic is “standardized testing” and suitable articles are scarce, expand your focus to encompass “education” more broadly. Similarly, if your topic is centered on a specific, concluded conflict, consider generalizing it to “war.”
- Timeliness of Articles: You are expected to source recent articles for each journal. Articles must be published within two weeks prior
