JRN 380: Does Race Or Gender Matter In News Reporting

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Jrn 380 Does Race Or Gender Matter In News Reporting Content Analys JRN 380 Does Race or Gender Matter in News Reporting Content Analysis of TV News - Detecting Bias &/or Stereotypes Content analysis is a systematic method of analyzing the content of a message. Data collection involves producing a quantitative description of the message under study. Findings are then analyzed and interpreted according to some concept or theory. Assignment: Part #1: Select a local newscast, over the next few weeks watch 2 entire newscasts at different times (morning, noon, evening or late night) on a weekday (Monday - Friday). Part #2: Select a national news program, over the next few weeks watch 2 entire news programs, choose different programs and times. For each program, record the roles of each person: sole anchor, co-anchor, weathercasters; their gender; and their race (to the best of your ability). Identify the field reporters as well. Track and list in order each story reported during the newscasts, providing a brief description of each story. Identify the type of news each person is reporting—local hard news, soft news, weather, sports, etc. Research the news station/network, including background, history, producers/editors ("gatekeepers") and coverage area demographics. Find demographic data for the coverage area, such as population, gender, race. Assess your findings by calculating percentages of anchors, reporters, story types by gender and race; analyze patterns or stereotypes, and discuss differences relative to the community demographics. Evaluate whether the stations adequately represent their community and reflect on what the findings suggest about representation, social power, and potential stereotypes. Consider how gender and race relate to coverage patterns, story selection, airtime, and underlying societal messages. Write your analysis in full sentences, employing proper grammar and proofread thoroughly. The paper should be approximately 1000 words, include te

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Jrn 380 Does Race Or Gender Matter In News Reporting Content Analys JRN 380 Does Race or Gender Matter in News Reporting Content Analysis of TV News - Detecting Bias &/or Stereotypes Content analysis is a systematic method of analyzing the content of a message. Data collection involves producing a quantitative description of the message under study. Findings are then analyzed and interpreted according to some concept or theory. Assignment: Part #1: Select a local newscast, over the next few weeks watch 2 entire newscasts at different times (morning, noon, evening or late night) on a weekday (Monday - Friday). Part #2: Select a national news program, over the next few weeks watch 2 entire news programs, choose different programs and times. For each program, record the roles of each person: sole anchor, co-anchor, weathercasters; their gender; and their race (to the best of your ability). Identify the field reporters as well. Track and list in order each story reported during the newscasts, providing a brief description of each story. Identify the type of news each person is reporting—local hard news, soft news, weather, sports, etc. Research the news station/network, including background, history, producers/editors ("gatekeepers") and coverage area demographics. Find demographic data for the coverage area, such as population, gender, race. Assess your findings by calculating percentages of anchors, reporters, story types by gender and race; analyze patterns or stereotypes, and discuss differences relative to the community demographics. Evaluate whether the stations adequately represent their community and reflect on what the findings suggest about representation, social power, and potential stereotypes. Consider how gender and race relate to coverage patterns, story selection, airtime, and underlying societal messages. Write your analysis in full sentences, employing proper grammar and proofread thoroughly. The paper should be approximately 1000 words, include te

Jrn 380 Does Race Or Gender Matter In News Reporting Content Analys

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