Topic 1: Political Advertisements
Directions: Select one political advertisement from a recent, congressional or presidential election.
• Provide a brief summary of the political advertisement.
• What type of media is the advertisement?
• How was this advertisement disseminated?
• What was the message?
• If possible:
• How expensive was this advertisement campaign?
• Who paid for these advertisements?
• Analyze the content and purpose of the advertisement.
• What is the target audience/demographic?
• What is the argument?
• Was the advertisement effective or ineffective?
• Overall, does this advertisement help or hinder the political process?
• Provide a link for the advertisement.