Why was Covid so bad here? Why did more Latinos than other race/ethnic groups die from Covid? How did the legacies of redlining and structural racism shape what happened in Covid?

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Five Questions

In class we talked about the big questions we want the Bronx Covid Economy Reporting project to engage with.

1). These are the meta questions: Why was Covid so bad here?
2). Why did more Latinos than other race/ethnic groups die from Covid?
3). How did the legacies of redlining and structural racism shape what happened in Covid?
4). How/Did communities come together in crisis to support eachother?
5). How can the economy be rebuilt in a way that works for more people?

Describe where you believe Chris Cuomo has violated or acted outside the behavior listed in the various Codes of Ethics. Specifically, what action did he take or not take and what specific code states that the behavior was of questionable ethics?

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Code of Ethics

Write an analysis of the traditional reference point for Journalism Ethics: Codes of Conduct. In such an increasingly complex environment of shifting definitions of Truth and appropriate conduct, Ethical Codes of Ethical Behavior are increasingly important. For this final assignment we will look at, and reflect on, different examples of Ethics Codes of Conduct as they apply to a current Journalistic scandal.
Look at various examples of Codes of Ethics.
https://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp

Read the following description of various Codes of Ethics
https://www.fourthestate.org/journalism-ethics-codes/

Then review the recent Fall From Grace by CNN’s former Primetime Anchor Chris Cuomo here:
https://dailyfreepress.com/2021/12/05/seen-on-tv-lessons-from-the-downfall-of-the-cuomo-brothers/ & here,

Cuomo Family Falls From Grace — Chris’s Role In Scandals Revealed

Now find at least two other sources of information that discusses the behavior of Chris Cuomo regarding his brother’s problems (Remember, we are looking at Chris Cuomo, the CNN anchor, not the aledged transgressions of former Governor Andrew Cuomo in this assignment.)

Now, submit the following:
Look back and draw specific parallels in the various tenets listed in the various Journalism Ethics Codes and the actions of CNN anchor Chris Cuomo. In a brief but well-structured essay of 375 words, describe where you believe Chris Cuomo has violated or acted outside the behavior listed in the various Codes of Ethics. Specifically, what action did he take or not take and what specific code states that the behavior was of questionable ethics? Give at least three examples.

Finally, present your best argument as to why Chris Cuomo should every be hired – or never be hired – as a Journalist again. If you see comparisons with other ethical lapses by Journalists in other examples, include them as well.
Proofread your work for proper academic structure, grammar and spelling, and – or course -be sure to include proper attribution for all materials you quote or reference, with endnotes or a works cited list.

Do you think things have changed based on the way Juan Williams left the popular Fox show? Should Juan Williams have stayed on the show if he were permitted to, participating from Washington DC? Why do you think Williams was on the program to begin with? Do you feel having Williams on the show reduced the bias of the programs coverage of the news?

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Discussion 2

Read This Politico Article from last May: (https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/05/31/juan-williams-fox-leaving-the-five-491424)

Do you think things have changed based on the way Juan Williams left the popular Fox show? Should Juan Williams have stayed on the show if he were permitted to, participating from Washington DC? Why do you think Williams was on the program to begin with? Do you feel having Williams on the show reduced the bias of the programs coverage of the news?

Now read the following from last month…

Why do you think Chris Wallace left Fox News? Does his departure say anything about the level of perceived bias on the network?

3. After reviewing the interactive News Bias Chart, were you able to understand what the publishers were trying to accomplish with the infographic? Do you think the Infographic is useful in determining which news organizations skew in which direction? Do you trust the chart and the people who researched and created it?

Answer the above questions in a single post but in essay format or in complete answers (in complete sentences, gramatically correct)

Has the definition of a “Fact” changed in recent years? How has the level of trust in the Media changed over the past 50 years as technology and the social struction of the American people has changed?

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Free Press Origins, Trust in Media, & Sources

Watch Frontline: “News War: Part 3 What’s Happening to The News” https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-news-war-whats-happening-news/

Watch the short video created by The Pew Center For Social Research

Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media?

Then read the Opinion piece published on the erosion of trust in American Media from the Heritage Foundation available here
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/2021-media-did-more-erode-trust-repair-it

Based on your viewing and reading, answer the following:

American Trust in Media

– How has the level of trust in the Media changed over the past 50 years as technology and the social struction of the American people has changed?
– What is the current state of trust in the media?
– Has the definition of a “Fact” changed in recent years?
– How has media truts influenced the following issues impacting Americans today
– The Covid-19 Pandemic
– The attack/protest on the US Capitol one year ago on January 6th 2021
– The role of Race and America’s History of Dealing with Race in education
– The job that Police Forces are doing in America
– Should Americans be permitted to freely own and carry guns.

Briefly and concisely, address these questions in an essay of 275 words. Attribute all sources in some formal mechanism such as footnoes, endnotes or a “Works Cited” list

How has the level of trust in the Media changed over the past 50 years as technology and the social struction of the American people has changed? What is the current state of trust in the media? Has the definition of a “Fact” changed in recent years?

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Free Press Origins, Trust in Media, & Sources

Watch Frontline: “News War: Part 3 What’s Happening to The News” https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-news-war-whats-happening-news/

Watch the short video created by The Pew Center For Social Research

Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media?

Then read the Opinion piece published on the erosion of trust in American Media from the Heritage Foundation available here
https://www.heritage.org/progressivism/commentary/2021-media-did-more-erode-trust-repair-it

Based on your viewing and reading, answer the following:
American Trust in Media

– How has the level of trust in the Media changed over the past 50 years as technology and the social struction of the American people has changed?
– What is the current state of trust in the media?
– Has the definition of a “Fact” changed in recent years?
– How has media truts influenced the following issues impacting Americans today
– The Covid-19 Pandemic
– The attack/protest on the US Capitol one year ago on January 6th 2021
– The role of Race and America’s History of Dealing with Race in education
– The job that Police Forces are doing in America
– Should Americans be permitted to freely own and carry guns.
Briefly and concisely, address these questions in an essay of 275 words. Attribute all sources in some formal mechanism such as footnoes, endnotes or a “Works Cited” list

Write a 2 page MLA documented essay analyzing the two images that are attached. Describe the two images in detail to highlight what the viewers need to see and provide a foundation for that analysis. Provide several key points of comparison/contrast as the focus.

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Comparison and analysis of the African American struggle in America through two similar photos.

Write a 2 page MLA documented essay analyzing the two images that are attached. Describe the two images in detail to highlight what the viewers need to see and provide a foundation for that analysis. Provide several key points of comparison/contrast as the focus. The thesis statement should make a claim about the key differences [or similarities] in the way that the images establish the purposes to achieve their persuasive effects. Be sure to discuss any of the following compositional elements that apply: distance; angle and orientation; framing; light; focus or blurring; scale, space, and shape; use of repetition, variety, and balance; line; and color. • Follow MLA conventions for formatting the essay, including citing sources for the photographs and any information used to make to give background or historical context. A minimum of 2 sources are required. Remember to use correct in-text citations and correct citations on the Works Cited.

Introduction • Hooks readers’ interest. • Give background on the two images. • Sets up the similarities.

• Thesis statement—indicates how the images use compositional elements to create meaning and evoke emotions. General description of two images • Describes each image in turn using sensory detail. • Describe the photograph using sensory details (such as touch, sound, smell, sight, taste) so that your reader can “see” and understand the photograph. Analysis of the two images. • Analyze and contrast each image in turn, using the ideas from observations, question asking, and close examination.

Conclusion • Return to the big picture for a sense of closure; • Make final comments about the significance of analysis from two perspectives. Works Cited Cite source(s) used per current MLA guidelines.

What effect has mandatory minimum sentencing in drug offenses had on the prison population? What effect has the opioid crisis in the Midwest and other parts of the country had on the prison population?

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Orange Is the New Black

Read the essay assignment directions carefully and completely. Failure to write the minimum required words will result in a failing grade.

Rather than being overwhelmed by the end product, you should think about the research paper as a process with very clear and defined stages: See Specific Assignment Boxes for details, requirements, and due dates

Understanding PATTAL and the Research Paper Guidelines: In order to make sure you understand the research paper requirements, audience awareness, and assignment purpose.
Topic Proposal: In order to help you narrow down and focus an idea for your paper, you will complete a topic proposal.
Preliminary Works Cited: You will then compose a preliminary Works Cited page for a minimum of five outside sources and the novel Orange Is the New Black

At a Glance

For the research paper, we are taking a theme or topic from a book and developing that into a research-based argument paper. The paper must quote from the book at least twice and must incorporate (quote from and parenthetically cite from) 5-7 secondary sources to help provide background information and factual evidence to support the essay’s main assertion.

Main Goals for the Research Paper

Write a thesis statement that makes a claim about an idea or theme found in Orange Is the New Black
Support a thesis using parenthetically cited textual evidence from primary and secondary sources and logical inferences about those sources
Demonstrate improved usage of MLA citation methods
Critically analyze the issue using your research about the topic, and explain this analysis to readers.
Create organized paragraphs that focus on one main point and divide your argument into manageable chunks for your readers.
Texts

Piper Kerman – Orange Is the New Black

At least five secondary sources related to your topic. Your secondary sources MUST be from the Chaffey College Library Catalog or Databases. (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) Please see the Chaffey Library Website (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) for access. If you need help and cannot get to campus, librarians are available through the 24/7 Librarian Chat function on the Library’s website. NO websites will be accepted as secondary sources for this assignment.

Choose 1 of the following Prompts

To what extent do today’s prisons help to rehabilitate criminals and prepare them for their lives beyond their incarceration?
What effect has mandatory minimum sentencing in drug offenses had on the prison population?
What effect has the opioid crisis in the Midwest and other parts of the country had on the prison population?
How can prisons become reformed to result in more positive outcomes for inmates and for society?
What effect does incarceration have on the family (especially children) and friends of inmates?
To what extent does privilege (racial, socioeconomic, heteronormative) affect rates of conviction and incarceration?
What are some ways that prison is dehumanizing or humiliating to inmates? Is this humiliation warranted?
Do inmates ever create a sense of community while incarcerated? If so, how? If not, why not?

Write a 300 word response to the prompt(provided in the pictures) for each podcast. write a 400 word reflection on this assignment, this also has a prompt which will be provided in pictures.

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Radio Lab Blog

Go onto the Radio Lab website.
Listen to 5 Radio Lab Podcasts which I have chosen: “Body Count”, “More or Less Human”, “Unnatural Selection”, “Animal Minds” and “The Unsilencing” .
Write a 300 word response to the prompt(provided in the pictures) for each podcast.
The prompt consists of three parts which should be answered for each podcast.
Lastly write a 400 word reflection on this assignment, this also has a prompt which will be provided in pictures.

Did you know that “White Racism” was, according to the report commissioned by President Lyndon B. Johnson, one of the main reasons for the riots during the 1960s, 1970, and it is probably still one of the main reasons behind the last big protests of 2020 and 2021?

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The Long Hot Summer JRN211

Write your reaction about your own experience listening to the podcast: “The Long Hot Summer”. Did you know that “White Racism” was, according to the report commissioned by President Lyndon B. Johnson, one of the main reasons for the riots during the 1960s, 1970, and it is probably still one of the main reasons behind the last big protests of 2020 and 2021? Conclude your essay by telling us if you consider that journalists and the Media could help to improve the issue of racism in the US.

https://www.npr.org/2020/07/07/888184490/the-long-hot-summer

Based on your reading of Elements of Journalism, write a short essay explaining the importance of Journalism monitoring power and adding voice to the less powerful.

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Importance of Journalism

Based on your reading of Elements of Journalism, write a short essay explaining the importance of Journalism monitoring power and adding voice to the less powerful.