Watch television news coverage of the same story on three different TV networks to address the given three questions. Write down an analysis of your findings in a 1,400 to 1,750 word paper. Comprise how the three different forms of coverage of the same news story are portrayed and how the segments are framed with regard to presentation and bias. Cite at least two peer-reviewed sources other than your textbook.
a) Describe the points of view of the segments? Are they objective or subjective? How do they explain that point of view? What was included that must not have been? What was omitted? (Answer with around 700 words.)
b) How are different social groups in the news segments represented? Answer with around 350 words.
c) Are these news segments taken at face value or are they sensationalized for entertainment? How do these news segments influence your personal values? Explain why or why not? (Answer with around 700 words.)