Updated:  26 August, 2003

Tutorial 1  Assignment

You will write an essay on the following:

Thoroughly  explain why the marketplace characteristics of the mass media negate the popular industry "mirror" theory defense in which it is argued that media do NOT affect society but rather mirror it by giving audiences what they want.

Be complete in your explanation and use your own words and examples.  The essay must be typed, will utilize language properly and will not exceed two pages double-spaced.

EVALUATION:  This work will be evaluated on structure (beginning, middle, end), logical progression, completeness and clarity of thought.

This is your opportunity to show me what you know, and in the process, help you better understand the material.

VALUE: 50 points x 2.   

Remember, you must earn 40 or more points in order to avoid rewriting your tutorial. For more information about how to write a tutorial for Dr. Mc, see the page linked from her main home page at http://fly.hiwaay.net/~jmcmulle/index.html .

DUE: Friday, August 29th, 2003

Copyright, 2003

Dr. Janet McMullen