Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.
The media does have a very significant role in how U.S. citizens are exposed to political actors, policies, and processes that comprise American government.
Assignment Guidelines
Select 2 particular media forum types from the following list:
Newspapers
Radio
Television
Internet
Address the following in 400-600 words:
Provide 2-3 specific examples of information on government corruption that you have received from your chosen media types.
Discuss the nature of the alleged corruption
Where it took place
The level of government involved - local, state or federal
What the person or persons were alleged to have done
How the alleged corruption was discovered and/or reported
Whether the matter has resulted in any action taken against the person or persons.
Use a minimum of 2 references (your media forums) to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include in-text citations and a reference list using APA style.