MEDIA PROJECT: Journaling Bias

From these three (3) radio choose one episode and write a rhetorical analysis essay (one essay for each episode)
1-610 WIOD – Jimmy Cefalo
2-The Blaze (radio)
3-MSNBC (radio)

• Evaluate one episode per source or a story of that source in order to determine bias.

• Students must complete an analysis that conveys understanding and relevance. The format of that analysis is highlighted under the Organization heading of this assignment.

• Address the claims made by each outlet and reflect on the appeals in each. Ethos, logos, pathos, and the author’s call to action. Based on the bias presented, do these outlets expect something from you the viewer – do they have a specific agenda ranging from the social, political, or economic?

Organization

Students will record all data and analysis. All notes and analysis will be in the following structure:

I. Type of media (print, television / cable, internet: blogs, social media outlets, etc…)

a. Analysis

b. Rhetorical strategies / techniques (at least 5 for each example)

c. Appeals to audience (ethos, logos, pathos) explanation and analysis for
each
d. Author’s position / agenda (media source or the corporate owner of source)

e. Call to action

II. Opinion editorial analysis and evaluation – select an additional 3 examples in order to show bias between outlets. Similar topics in order to convey the inherent bias. The analysis should follow the framework set forth above.

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