outline and research paper
Write a research paper of 6-7 pages on a topic not covered in this course. In other words, avoid the representation of race, class, and sexuality, but focus on other topics related to media representations.
- Identify other topics of media representation (ex: representation of elderly, musician, artist, teachers, young people, business people, rich people, etc.)
- Explain how a specific representation is reflected in the media (give us an example, it can be from one film or multiple examples from T.V., commercials, movies, etc.)
- Apply theoretical concepts and theories to critically analyze image, language and narrative of the media clip.
- Conduct an original research by interpreting the implication of a select media representation
- Cite and integrate other research journal articles and books related to student’s topic to enrich and support the argument. (min. 5 references)
- If your paper comes from other classes or does not relate to this course, you will automatically receive F.
- No plagiarizing including your own paper.
- If you change the font or tweak spacing, etc. you will get 2 pts. deductions.
