News programme analysis

Watch produced news coverage of the same story from three different television networks to compare and contrast now the stories were presented. We are specifically looking at television news coverage; written news articles are not acceptable for this assignment. Sources must be cited in APA style in the essay and a reference list. Consider the following: What was the headline of the news story shown on the screen? How does the headline affect the viewers perception of the story? Who was the target audience for this story? What images were shown on the screen? Was there a reporter live on the scene? Were there other speakers being interviewed? How was the credibility of the speakers established during the story? What words and language establish that credibility? What social groups did they belong to? What social groups are left out of the presentation? Was the story taken at face value or was there evidence of sensationalism for entertainment value? Use direct quotations and descriptions of screenshots to support your conclusions. What type of ethical considerations were required for the station's coverage of the story? Was there evidence of bias in the coverage? Finally, analyze the similarities and differences in the stories you viewed. Applying your knowledge of media-related theories, which one best explains your observations and conclusions. Be sure to explain that theory in a few sentences. Do not reach back into Week One (intrapersonal communication) or Week Two (interpersonal communication) for an explanatory theory.      

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