The overall assignment with the three components should be at least 4 pages. The bibliography will be one of those pages (it does not have to be a full page). This means your introduction and literature review should be at least a full 3 pages (not 2.5 pages). It should be written in size 12 font, Times New Roman, and double-spaced.
Your bibliography should consist of at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles or books. However, you can use as many resources you’d like in total. Just make sure at least three are from peer-reviewed journals or books. If you are unsure what a peer-reviewed article is, please email me.
This is the first part of a larger project list below. I need this first part by tomorrow 2/26/19 at 6PM EST…
media representation Research Project
Introduction
History of media representation includes recurring evidence of dehumanized images of people in all media. Edward Said calls this the construction of the “Other” and explains that common recurring patterns of dehumanized and distorted representation, often reflect patterns of empowerment and disempowerment in society. Communications scholars have researched media representation problems for decades. Research methods include content analysis, media effects of this content on audiences and political economy research of the institutions that produce and exhibit dehumanized patterns of representation.
For your Media Representation Research Project, you will choose a population group, still experiencing these patterns of dehumanized media images. Then you will choose and define your research method. You will select the media that you will examine as evidence of the recurring media representation problem. You will also identify read and report on published peer reviewed scholarship, relevant to your research choice. This is your literature review. Always include bibliography and proper citation for all quotes.
You will design, develop, and produce a research report, which includes your introduction, literature review, selected media content analyses with explanation of your results and proposed solution strategy ideas. You will present report live in ZOOM during last three weeks of class.
As the researcher, you will define the media representation group whose problem you will examine. Invisibility, stereotypes that marginalize and de-humanization are common patterns of media representation problems. Compose a research question that does not presume the answer. RQ example could be: How are African American women represented in nighttime weekly dramas? This research question defines the media representation group is African American women and the research method is content analysis of TV night time drama. Researchers use established communications theory to help explain the meaning of your research results. For example, feminist theory can explain the appeal of the powerful character of “Olivia” in SCANDAL (2016). Social identity theory can help explain why dehumanized TV character representations, are offensive to audience members who identify with that group.
Description
The research project will be developed in three stages.
- Introduction and Literature Review and Bibliography
- Content Analysis
- Research Presentation: introduction, literature review, content analysis, conclusions, proposed solutions strategies and bibliography.
To begin, choose the population group, historically misrepresented in US media and the media content you will examine for your research. Population groups with recurring patterns of media misrepresentation include: people of Latino ancestry, people of African ancestry, people of Asian ancestry, people of Middle Eastern ancestry, indigenous American people, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people.
Students will prepare and write Introduction describing your research, Literature review of relevant peer reviewed scholarship with complete bibliography, due week 7.
Students will present research to class online using ZOOM during the final three weeks of class. Students can use the Pecha Kucha presentation style or powerpoint or another preferred format.
Student Research Presentations will include introduction, literature review, content analysis, conclusions and proposed solution strategies. Detailed instructions on Pecha Kucha to design, develop, and deliver your presentation are provided in CANVAS.
Media Representation Research Project Goals
These are the goals of the Media Representation Research Project.
- Think critically, creatively, and independently for all project work, including the proposal, literature review, outline, and presentation.
- Apply principles of the First Amendment right to freedom of expression and UDHR Article 19 (Human Right to send and receive information) to problem analysis.
- Apply communications theory to help explain media problem, practice, content analysis, audience response, and problem solution strategies.
- Use professional ethical principles and work ethic to propose solutions strategies, which include truth, accuracy, fairness, and respect for diversity.
- Use appropriate communications research methods, qualitative or quantitative, to conduct project research and evaluate information.
- Write results for your research project presentation in correct, clear forms and styles appropriate for communications research.
- Complete bibliography citations in APA Style.
- Build research and online presentation skills.