You are working as an investigative journalist for W5H, a
Canadian news magazine. Stereotyping and bias in the media
have become a "hot" topic. Your editor has asked
you to do an investigative research piece examining how different
groups of people are portrayed in the different media. Your
story will be broadcast on CEC Network Programming. Your editor
has given a few suggestions for your piece:
- choose one group in society (e.g., men, women, teens,
senior citizens, ethnic groups, religious groups, etc.)
and compare how they are portrayed in several different
media (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television, film, advertisements,
etc.)
- choose one medium (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television,
film, advertisements, etc.) and examine how a variety of
groups in society (e.g., men, women, teens, senior citizens,
ethnic groups, religious groups, etc.) are portrayed
Remember...most investigative journalists try to present
both sides of the story, but ulimately, try to make a point
to persuade their viewers toward one perspective based upon
their research.
You can choose to do your broadcast in front of a live studio
audience, or videotape your report. Feel free to include any
pictures, charts, diagrams, etc. that you feel will best get
your point across.
Also...successful investigative journalists (e.g., Alan
Fryer, Victor Malarek, Barbara
Walters) have a distinct personality and signature style
of delivering their report. Be sure to consider this as you
come closer to your broadcast deadline.
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