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Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.

The media does have a very significant role in how U.S. citizens are exposed to political actors, policies, and processes that comprise American government.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Select 2 particular media forum types from the following list:
    • Newspapers
    • Radio
    • Television
    • Internet
Address the following in 400–600 words:
  • Provide 2-3 specific examples of information on government corruption that you have received from your chosen media types.
    • Discuss the nature of the alleged corruption
      • Where it took place
      • The level of government involved – local, state or federal
      • What the person or persons were alleged to have done
      • How the alleged corruption was discovered and/or reported
      • Whether the matter has resulted in any action taken against the person or persons.
Use a minimum of 2 references (your media forums) to reinforce your thoughts. Be sure to include in-text citations and a reference list using APA style.