Write a 1-2 page, single spaced paper analyzing a piece of media using the guidelines below.

Statistics.

Interpret and validate statistics presented to the general population via the media. Find an example of statistics in the media. This could be a newspaper article, magazine article, a segment from a news broadcast or a digital news article. Below are some guidelines/questions you may use to structure your paper.

  • Total length should be 1-2 pages, single spaced, of content plus a bibliography in MLA or APA format.

Task:

Write a 1-2 page, single spaced paper analyzing a piece of media using the guidelines below.

  • Your paper should also include a references page and follow proper formatting (your choice of MLA or APA).

Asses the statistics:

  1. Where did the data come from?
  2. Is the data valid?
  3. Has the data been manipulated or misrepresented?
  4. Is there another article that presents the same data differently?
  5. Interpret that data:
  6. Who is the target audience?
  7. Is there any bias in how the data is presented?
  8. If so, how can you tell?
  9. Is the data relevant to the target audience?
  10. Is it clear what the data is claiming?