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CM115 Introduction to Mediated Communication: Activity

Example articles

Death from All Sides: Spectacle, morality, and trauma in Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games Trilogy
Example of an academic source
We're not too far form the reality of The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes
Example of a popular source

Activity

In pairs search for a source about your assigned topic. Search for a source following the instructions for your group

(odd numbers: Gender stereotypes in advertising, even numbers: Gender and video games)

In Padlet post a response and include the following:

Your group name
The link to your source
Is your source scholarly or popular?
What makes the author or the publication trustworthy?

Be prepared to discuss with the class