Media Literacy Research Presentation

Media Literacy Research Presentation

English 1A Ms.Carrillo Media Literacy Research Presentation

Assignment: You and your partners will research one of the following topics and prepare a presentation of your findings. All presentations must have at least 3 contemporary examples from the U.S. More examples from outside the U.S. are fine to include also, but at least 3 must be from the U.S.

•   Stereotypes in Advertising- how they are used, why they are used, their effect, etc.
•   Bias in the media- Omission, Selection of Sources, Placement
•   Bias in the media-Labeling, Spin, Story Selection
•   Censorship in the media- arts and entertainment
•   Censorship in the media-news
•   Censorship in the media- Science and education
•   Fake news of a political nature
•   Fake news as political satire
•   Propaganda in the media

  You will present your research in a powerpoint/slide show with the following requirements:

•   First slide must include the topic and student names
•   Each person must present 5 slides of content (slides containing research)
•   Each slide must have:

Media Literacy Research Presentation

bullet pointed and paraphrased key points

a corresponding image
NO LARGE CHUNKS OF TEXT ON SLIDES, NO CUTTING AND PASTING

•   Works Cited must be on the last slide
•   2 discussion questions- you must have 2 questions that will lead to a

  discussion

  Tip: Check out this website for tips on how to make effective powerpoints http://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/10-tips-for-more-effective-powerpoint- presentations.html

  Tip 2: For help with MLA Works Cited, go to:

  https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/ml a_formatting_and_style_guide.html?_ga=2.19623804.558179429.15224 Media Literacy Research Presentation

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