- Select 2 particular media forum types from the following list:
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Television
- Internet
Address the following in 1,000–1,250 words:
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- What specific roles do both media forums that you chose have in exposing the various aspects of a political process? Explain in detail.
- How persuasive are these media forums in terms of influencing the public about a politician or a campaign issue? Explain.
- How significant a role have both media forums played in providing you with information relating to corruption in government? Provide 2-3 specific examples of information on government corruption that you have received from the media.
- Discuss whether the information you’ve received from the media on government corruption has changed your opinion of a particular government official, government office, or political process, be it federal, state or local.
- Provide 2–3 examples of media influence with regard to politics and democracy.
- Describe and explain the specifics of each example.
