Assignment: Local News, Local Media Coverage Paper
Locate a state or local news (Internet) report about a press or information release from your state or local government.
Write a 1,050 to 1,400 words paper that completes the following:
1) Explain the speed or timing of the release and dissemination of the press release.
2) Explain the role of the media in the dissemination of the press release.
3) Describe key interest groups and their agendas in relation to the press release.
4) Identify if the press release was informative, persuasive, or a combination, and explain how this may affect agenda or setting.
5) Identify the main points and subpoints of the press release.
6) Outline venues for delivery of the press release and evaluate the effect of the media in agenda setting and public opinion.
7) Identify the pros and cons of public relations overall.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.