Reaction Paper #10 due 4-2

Here is the video (it's 5 parts..)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjt77lBNjwM&feature=PlayList&p=F35C52CC41B4DC24&index=0&playnext=1

It's a video, called Killing Us Softly. It has to do with how women are portrayed in advertising. (It does have some adult language and images)

I'd simply like you to:

1. Summarize the the problem the presenter identifies.
2. What are the effects on women & girls (and boys)?
3. Does the speaker bring up any points you hadn't noticed or thought about before? (give examples)
4. What is your response? What should be done, if anything?

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Chapter 9

Reaction Paper #9 due after break

Here is the article:

http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2008/01/14/080114fa_fact_auletta?currentPage=all

What are some controversies and/or mis-steps the article talks about that Google has taken? (The article is two years old, so if you also want to add any more recent ones, that is fine!)

On the flip side, what are some things it has done right to become so successful?

Chapter 8

Test 3 part 1

Hi folks. Since this is a long unit (Chapter 4-12) we're going to break the test into two parts.

For the first part of the test, pick one of the following questions to answer.

About 3 pages double spaced. Chapter 4-8.

25 points. Due in 2 weeks. March 23.

1. Please describe the similarities and differences in the history of books, magazines, and newspapers. Additionally, what is one major landmark event that helped define the medium for each?

2. How have books, magazines and newspapers been affected by the digital age? How is going digital a benefit or drawback for each?

3. Please describe the love/hate relationship radio and sound recording have had over the years going back to the early days of radio. When and what was their conflict(s) and how did they learn to live side by side? Also, what challenges are they facing today and which is in a better position to succeed?


For each of these, be sure to do any research needed to support your point (for example, newspaper revenue over time).

Reaction Paper #8 due 3-11

For reaction paper 8, I'd like you to write a review. It can be a review for a TV show, movie, album, video game or book.

Pretend you are writing for The Campus Chronicle. Your audience is DMACC students. You want to keep your writing somewhat formal, but it doesn't have to be too stiff. Be sure to proof read. Here are some good tips on how to write it. Please read:

http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a2206-how-to-write-a-movie-review.html

It will help if you review something that you are passionate about -- whether you love it or hate it.

Here are some readings for inspiration.

Roger Ebert hates the movie "North": http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19940722/REVIEWS/407220302/1023

But he likes Pulp Fiction: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20010610%2FREVIEWS08%2F106100301%2F1023

Indiana Jones: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20000430%2FREVIEWS08%2F4300301%2F1023

This guy goes in-depth with "Armageddon": http://criterioncollection.blogspot.com/2005/09/40-armageddon.html

Mario Kart Wii Review: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=185351

Remember to be as specific as possible. Don't just say "it had good acting." What made the acting good? What made the story interesting? What made the action scenes boring?

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