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Three separate journal articles. You must not directly quote any of your sources. All work presented in your paper should be presented in your own, words. However, although in your own words, the thoughts, ideas, data, and conclusions of others must be appropriately cited. Refrain from using quotation marks. You may cite as many internet sites, texts, newspapers/magazines etc. as you choose, but they will not count toward the three required references noted above. APA, style of citations MUST be followed with the link . It is extremely important that your paper remains responsive to the topic and that you support your arguments with examples, especially any relevant data/statistics.
Your job in writing this paper, is to make an effective argument for or against something. Please be sure to remain responsive to the topic i.e. if you are for something then your paper will provide nothing but the positive aspects of what you are for. On the other hand, if you are against something then your paper will provide nothing but the negative aspects of what you are against. An effective argument must include social scientific STATS!! Unsubstantiated opinions should have no place in your paper. Every position you take should be based on data presented in the articles you have chosen to read and will be citing.
Choose one
1- Research the concept of media literacy. Describe in detail media literacy and its objectives. Describe the findings of at least three studies regarding media literacy.
2- Research the topic of mediated criminal justice policies. Describe in detail what mediated criminal justice policies are. Describe the findings of at least three studies on the effectiveness of mediated criminal justice policies.
3- Research the concepts of legacy media and new media. Describe in detail legacy media and new media. Describe the findings of at least three studies on the impact that new media has on public opinion regarding crime and criminal justice.
4- Research and describe in detail how the media portray serial killers or predatory sex offenders. Describe the findings of at least three studies about the accuracy of media coverage regarding serial killers or predatory sex offenders.