PD 3: Media Analysis
Prompt
Please respond to the following in approx. 300-500 words and upload as .docx or .pdf file to Canvas on or before the due date
- 1. What is the key idea or concept(s) that you chose to illustrate from one or more of the readings, i.e. what are benefits and drawback of the concept(s) you chose?
- 2. How does the media (movie, TV show, or video game) you chose illustrates the key concept(s) you chose from the reading(s)?
- 3. May also want to answer the question, “so what?” That is, what does reading these two (or more) texts together reveal that you didn’t know before? AND/OR What does thinking these concepts in multiple media/modes do that a single mode cannot?
- 4. Please use MLA format
Citing Images From a Database in MLA
Citing Movies, TV Shows, and Games in MLA
Assessment
As long as you post your response to Canvas on or before the due date, you will earn full points per document. Remember these activities are process documents that develop skills we will use in class and in the final paper. The documents also provide an opportunity for invention and revision.
