Part 1: As a news director of a local television station, it is my duty to make my lead story about what is happening in the community. A celebrity’s death is important to many, but the parks closing three days a week will affect my audience more. When reporting news, you should always think about the effects of the community and not the ratings. Rating matter, but not as much as people seem to think they should. Today’s headline is that the city council has just voted to close all city parks for three days a week to save money. I think we should get together and do a fundraiser to allow our children to play at the park when us adults need a break. They will probably close these parks from Saturday to Monday. These days are two of the days that children are not in school. What about our younger children not old enough for school. Many take their children to the park in the morning time, while the school-age children are at school. “Why do we need to save money at a city park, anyway?” City parks are free for the children to play anytime during the day. I think we need to protest the city council’s decision. “Don’t you think so?” Next on discussion today is that Whitney Houston has died. They found her body in a full bathtub at a motel. At this moment, we believe she may have hit her head or fell asleep and drowned. She will be dearly missed by many fans. I will publish these stories on Facebook. They will be viewed by the community more than they would in the newspaper. I will also broadcast it on television for the people without Internet access. It is my duty to keep track of the people in this community, so I will send a letter out in the mail for those that does not watch news on television and do not have Internet access. This will get the information out about the city parks closing three days a week. As a social media reporter, I am responsible for spreading the local news throughout this community. Last century, I would have put the articles in the newspapers and on the radio because many did not have Internet, like today. The Internet back then was dial-up. It took a long time to check anything online. More listened to the radio, rather than watching news on television. Music calms our nerves and if you broadcast a story between songs, people listened. Today it is not like that, and people refuse to buy newspapers because of the “Save the Trees” campaigns.

Part 2: Different cultures are reflecting in movies on television. Movies show us a variety of different cultures. For instance, “The Colour of Friendship”. Most people grow up thinking the color of our skin make us who we are. That is not what makes us, and this movie explains the African American’s culture (in Africa) and the White’s culture (in the US). Television and movies gives an insight into different cultures and allow us to see what is going on around us through entertainment. Each movie is based on real events. Television shows us, through news media and sitcoms, the different cultures and what their beliefs and interests are. Everyone is different, and we can always learn new ideas from different type of people. Electronic Video games allows us to stretch our imaginations. They allow each culture to relieve stress, without harming people. In these games, you will see violence, dance, family, ghosts, and action. They all have bits and pieces of different cultures packed into the game. There are also learning games that teaches math, social studies, spelling, science, and language skills. This type of games allow different cultures to learn and expand their knowledge. I believe the most influential and important games released to the public within the last few years are the Nickelodeon games, learning games for various ages, and the fitness and dance games. Leapfrog have released Leaspster II game system and the Leapster Exployer game system in the last few years. Both systems have many learning games for our children. Vtech has released a reading system that allows our children to learn how to read early. These are the most influential games released. The Wii game system has released dance and fitness games to help us stay in shape and lose weight. These games are also important to our culture. There have been issues with video games today because of the violence and profanity. Some believe that the violence games will teach our society and children that it is all right to do the things we see in the game. I do not believe this is accurate. It is the parent’s job to raise their children to know right from wrong. The video games that has certain materials that the parents do not like should be monitored by the parent before the child plays the game. The producers are expressing their imaginations when they create games. They do not make the games to cause our society to commit crimes. They make the games for entertainment purposes only. Some believe that modern electronic games cause obesity. Most people will set and play a game for hours at a time and eat junk food because they don’t want to stop playing. Modern games are addictive, but it is the individuals responsibility to set time limits on their game playing. The producers are not responsible for the junk food and non-exercise habits.

Assignment: Final Assignment

This is a two-part assignment, Part A and Part B. Each part is worth 10 points. The Final assignment is worth 20 points.

Written Assignment Grading Form for Final Assignment: Part A, Due in Week Nine Content and Development 6 Points | Points Earned 6/6 | | Additional Comments: | All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.The paper is 500- to 550-words in length. | Your paper is about 500 – 550 words and develops a central theme that is appropriate for the audience intended. One of the three media problems is addressed and a solution is provided. Major points are stated clearly and supported by specific details. Your organization is logical and clear to the reader. The introduction provides an overview of the major concepts that are covered. The conclusion summarizes and reviews major points. | The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience. * One of the three media problems is clearly selected and addresses * A proposed solution is provided | | The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. | | Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. * The role of media in delivering news to the public * The significance of immediate news media delivery on culture * The social responsibilities of news media * Ethical and legal considerations in the online world * The importance of ethical and legal compliance in online interactions * The various information delivery methods to audiences * Advantages and disadvantages of modern media delivery * The changes in media over the last century | | The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | | The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. | | | | Readability and Style 2 Points | Points Earned2/2 | | Additional Comments: | Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | Sentences are generally clear and concise. They are well constructed and varied. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are logical and smoothly connect thoughts. | The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | | Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | | Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied. | | Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. | | | | Mechanics 2 Points | Points Earned 2/2 | | Additional Comments: | The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. | Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are generally followed. | Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | | Spelling is correct. | | | | Total 10 Points | Points Earned 10/10 | Overall Comments:Your paper was effective because you clearly addressed the topic and supported your ideas with significant details. |

Written Assignment Grading Form for Final Assignment: Part B, Due in Week Nine Content and Development 6 Points | Points Earned 6/6 | | Additional Comments: | All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way.The paper is 500- to 550-words in length. | Your paper is about 500 – 550 words and develops a central theme that is appropriate for the audience intended. The paper discusses the impact of television, movies and electronic games on the culture. Relevant examples connect to theory. Vocabulary is used effectively and accurately. Major points are stated clearly and supported by specific details. Your organization is logical and clear to the reader. The introduction provides an overview of the major concepts that are covered. The conclusion summarizes and reviews major points. | The paper develops a central theme or idea directed toward the appropriate audience.Discusses the impact of television, movies, and electronic games on culture. | | The paper links theory to relevant examples and uses the vocabulary of the theory correctly. * How culture is reflected in movies and television * The relationship between television and movies and culture * The effect of electronic games on culture * The most influential and important games released to the general public within the last few years * Controversial issues over modern electronic games | | Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. | | The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. | | The conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the paper, and reviews the major points. | | | | Readability and Style 2 Points | Points Earned2/2 | | Additional Comments: | Paragraph transitions are present, logical, and maintain the flow throughout the paper. | Sentences are generally clear and concise. They are well constructed and varied. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are logical and smoothly connect thoughts. | The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. | | Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. | | Sentences are well constructed, strong, and varied. | | Sentence transitions are present and maintain the flow of thought. | | | | Mechanics 2 Points | Points Earned 2/2 | | Additional Comments: | The paper is laid out with effective use of headings, font styles, and white space. | Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are generally followed. | Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. | | Spelling is correct. | | | | Total 10 Points | Points Earned 10/10 | Overall Comments:Writing was smooth, easy to follow, and generally free of errors. You addressed the topic with information that was appropriate for the topic. |