Here are 2 assignments: so you will give me 2 files

The first assignment is

Please listen to the On The Media Podcast at link below, relating to one of the bullying stories covered in our course book. After listening to the episode, consider your opinion about the reporting of this story, Review some of the comments people submitted following the show, then draft a comment you would consider submitting with your thoughts/position on the reporting of the story. 

On the Media: The Tragic Story of Phoebe Prince

https://www.wnyc.org/story/140070-the-tragic-story-of-phoebe-prince/

The second assignment is Bullying in the media you will need to look at the uploaded file for instructions. 

Assignment: Bullying in the Media 

 
Find 2 examples of bullying portrayed in the media 

● One example from TV shows, movies, videos, news.  
● One example from a news report of a bullying incident.  

Example #1 – TV show, movie or video:  
Review and include the following in your writing: 

● Include name of show & brief description of the storyline.   
● List show details – which network produces the show? Date/time 

show airs? Popularity of the show? Target audience? 
● Discuss how bullying is portrayed in the program.  
● Is the bystander effect included in the story/program? 
● Is the depiction of bullying situations realistic?  

○ Include specific storylines used. 
● Do you note the use of stereotyping? Provide examples of characters.  
● Are characteristics like income, social class, sexual orientation and 

interests used to marginalize cast members?  
● Is bullying used as a humorous plot device meant to simply entertain 

the audience?  
○ What do you think of this portrayal of bullying? 

● Does the program feature a significant challenge to a bully and 
his/her message? Explain some specific examples.  

● What do you believe the impact these shows have on bullying and 
society’s perception?  

Example #2 – News Report of Bullying Incident 
● Include name of news program or media source & brief description 

of the story.   
● Media outlet details – network producing the program? Does the 

media outlet have a slant in coverage (left or right?) 
● Discuss how bullying is portrayed in the report.  
● Is the bystander effect part of this news story? Explain how. 

● Is the depiction of bullying situation exaggerated? Downplayed? 
● How is the bully described? How is the victim described?  
● Do you note any stereotyping? Provide examples.  
● Are characteristics like income, social class, sexual orientation and 

interests used in reporting the story? 
● Do you believe the coverage of the story is accurate and sufficient?  
● Should the report have included more or less information? 
● Does the report include any other bullying situations?  
● Compare news report coverage of bullying to the depiction in the TV, 

movie, video you selected. 
● What do you believe the impact this news story has on bullying and 

society’s perception?  
 
Draft your assignment in a Word doc and upload to BB or create directly in 
BB (if you opt to create in BB, I suggest you copy/paste the text and save a 
copy in your computer. It’s a good idea in case of any technical issues with 
BB. ) 
 
I’m looking for 500+ words. Use full sentences. Be sure to proofread before 
submitting (spelling and grammar matter … this is a journalism class!)  
 
Assignment points = 50 points  
Due date = Sunday, March 1 @ midnight