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COMM 102: Mass Media & Society
Term Paper Guidelines
• Length: 7-10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced. (2,500-3,000
words)
• Style: APA
• Topic: Anything to do with Media & Society.
• Important: You may choose a topic that has been covered in class, but you must
take what we have covered as your starting point and research the topic well
beyond that.
• Sources: There are stacks and stacks of things called “books” in our library and
the VPL. I am going to want to see some of these in the List of References or
Works Cited section at the end of your paper. Wikipedia is not a valid source for
academic research. It can provide a very useful place to start because it often lists
good sources for further research, but it should not be used as a source itself. Our
library websites also includes access to many e-books and databases, the most
useful of which might be Communication and Mass Media Complete.
• Tip: You might want to query me on your proposed topic, as I can probably tell
you if you will be able to find many good sources on it and I can probably point
you to some of them.
• Due date: Sunday, midnight of week 10 for online sections.
Possible term paper topics
• How does mass media influence society?
• What are the contributions of mass communications to modern society?
• Marshall McLuhan from the Gutenberg Galaxy to the Global Village
• How Web 2.0 advances the Internet from Web 1.0
• How social media have changed politics
• How U.S. hedge funds came to control Canada’s press Citizen journalism
• Native advertising: Sell-out or saviour of journalism?
• Does Technology save or suck time?
• What are the effects of TV and Movies on young minds?
• Who controls content on the www?
• Is the data being mined about customers on the www a breach of privacy?
• Explain the importance of racial and gender diversity in mass media
• How has history repeated itself in mass media?
COMM 102: Mass Media & Society
Term Paper Guidelines
• Length: 7-10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced. (2,500-3,000
words)
• Style: APA
• Topic: Anything to do with Media & Society.
• Important: You may choose a topic that has been covered in class, but you must
take what we have covered as your starting point and research the topic well
beyond that.
• Sources: There are stacks and stacks of things called “books” in our library and
the VPL. I am going to want to see some of these in the List of References or
Works Cited section at the end of your paper. Wikipedia is not a valid source for
academic research. It can provide a very useful place to start because it often lists
good sources for further research, but it should not be used as a source itself. Our
library websites also includes access to many e-books and databases, the most
useful of which might be Communication and Mass Media Complete.
• Tip: You might want to query me on your proposed topic, as I can p ...
COMM 102 Mass Media & Society Term Paper Guidelines MargaritoWhitt221
COMM 102: Mass Media & Society
Term Paper Guidelines
• Length: 7-10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced. (2,500-3,000
words)
• Style: APA
• Topic: Anything to do with Media & Society.
• Important: You may choose a topic that has been covered in class, but you must
take what we have covered as your starting point and research the topic well
beyond that.
• Sources: There are stacks and stacks of things called “books” in our library and
the VPL. I am going to want to see some of these in the List of References or
Works Cited section at the end of your paper. Wikipedia is not a valid source for
academic research. It can provide a very useful place to start because it often lists
good sources for further research, but it should not be used as a source itself. Our
library websites also includes access to many e-books and databases, the most
useful of which might be Communication and Mass Media Complete.
• Tip: You might want to query me on your proposed topic, as I can probably tell
you if you will be able to find many good sources on it and I can probably point
you to some of them.
• Due date: Sunday, midnight of week 10 for online sections.
Possible term paper topics
• How does mass media influence society?
• What are the contributions of mass communications to modern society?
• Marshall McLuhan from the Gutenberg Galaxy to the Global Village
• How Web 2.0 advances the Internet from Web 1.0
• How social media have changed politics
• How U.S. hedge funds came to control Canada’s press Citizen journalism
• Native advertising: Sell-out or saviour of journalism?
• Does Technology save or suck time?
• What are the effects of TV and Movies on young minds?
• Who controls content on the www?
• Is the data being mined about customers on the www a breach of privacy?
• Explain the importance of racial and gender diversity in mass media
• How has history repeated itself in mass media?
COMM 102: Mass Media & Society
Term Paper Guidelines
• Length: 7-10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, double spaced. (2,500-3,000
words)
• Style: APA
• Topic: Anything to do with Media & Society.
• Important: You may choose a topic that has been covered in class, but you must
take what we have covered as your starting point and research the topic well
beyond that.
• Sources: There are stacks and stacks of things called “books” in our library and
the VPL. I am going to want to see some of these in the List of References or
Works Cited section at the end of your paper. Wikipedia is not a valid source for
academic research. It can provide a very useful place to start because it often lists
good sources for further research, but it should not be used as a source itself. Our
library websites also includes access to many e-books and databases, the most
useful of which might be Communication and Mass Media Complete.
• Tip: You might want to query me on your proposed topic, as I can p ...
A presentation made for Teaching Reading under Dr. Estacio in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in English Language Teaching, in De La Salle University-Manila
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A presentation made for Teaching Reading under Dr. Mante-Estacio in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in English, Major in English Language Teaching, in De La Salle University-Manila
A short PowerPoint presentation showcased at the 1st National Communication Research Conference (NCRC)in January 14, 2012 at the University of the Philippines\' Mass Communication Building. This presentation helped me and my fellow authors, Larize G. Lee and Gina Margarita D.L. Cabildo bag the award and bring our alma mater, Miriam College, recognition.
2. Agenda
Dru Simmons- International Risk Manager, OIA
Dr. Tony Mughan, Director of International
Studies
Itinerary Review
What to bring/not to bring
Things to do in Toronto
Overview of Speaker
Question
5. Agenda Highlights
• Thursday
– Depart at 9 AM
– Arrive around 5 PM
– Hotel check-in and free time
• Friday
– Royal Ontario Museum
– Aga Kahn Museum and Ismaili Centre
– Speaker
– Group Dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse
6. Agenda Highlights
• Saturday
– Casa Loma
– Plan your own adventure time
– Group Dinner at Medieval Times
• Sunday
– Leave around 9 AM
– See Niagara Falls
– Arrive in Columbus around 7 PM
7. Things to Bring
• Current passport/passport card and a copy of that document.
• Current medical insurance card or a photocopy of the original card.
• Your phone and phone charger.
• Some spending money for meals not covered and any souvenirs
• A debit and/or credit card that will get you access to cash in the case of an
emergency. (You may need to call you bank and tell them that you are
traveling ahead of time.)
• Any medications you take regularly and toiletries you will need.
• Both indoor and outdoor clothing for three days. (The forecast is looking
cold).
• Business casual clothes for Friday
• Comfortable walking shoes (particularly for Friday and Saturday).
• Writing utensils and paper.
8. Things to do/see during Free Time
• CN Tower
• Kensington Market
• Queen St.
• Art Gallery of Ontario
• Eaton Center (shopping)
• St. Lawrence Market
• China Town/little Italy, little India
9. About Mike Jancik
• Mike Jancik is the Founding Partner of Lakeshore Insights, a
Toronto-based public interest policy and strategy consultancy.
His recent work includes advising Ontario on the settlement and
integration of refugees from the Syrian Crisis and helping a medium
sized community to build a social-infrastructure development
strategy.
Prior to founding Lakeshore Insights, Mike served in a variety of
senior political and public service roles including as Executive
Director of Policy to Premier Kathleen Wynne and as Director of the
Research, Evaluation and Capacity Building Branch of the Ontario
Ministry of Education. Mike holds a degree in Philosophy and
Political Science from McGill University.
10. Final Homework
• Research Lakeshore Insights to learn more
about Mike.
• Read at least three articles (from varied times
in over the past year of so) regarding
immigration policy and Canada and their
response to the refugee crisis.
• Each person must write out and bring with
them two questions to ask Mike.