DB #2 Agenda Setting and Cumulative Effects
Remember – you lose 5 points off the top if you don’t respond to 2 classmate’s posts.
Answer all of the questions to receive full credit/Replies to classmate’s posts must be well thought out with substance. Write in complete sentences not just one word answers. Spelling and grammar count.
1: Chapter 2 discusses the agenda-setting theory and the cumulative effects theory.
- Please choose either one of those theories
- Define it
- Give a current example of this taking place in the media. Tip – if you try to look it up online or AI you’ll most likely get the wrong answer. Read the chapter.
2: There are currently so many examples of outrageous media hype on TV, social media, in our newspapers, and online.
- Please share one example that you have seen within the last week.
- Include a link to it.
3. Research which 6 corporations control 90% of the media outlets in America.
- List them.
- Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? Share your thoughts and opinions with us.
4. Watch You Tube video (10 min)
- According to this video what is the difference between media messages and media effects?
Requirements: 15 h

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