I would appreciate if you could help me with my english paper
Write a paper exploring the connecting between the media and terrorism.
Is the media helping terrorists by giving them extensive coverage?
Does it help encourage even more violent acts of terrorism?
In your opinion should the media report on terrorist threats or activity? explain.
should be 4 pages
Greetings!
Fortunately, there has been quite a bit written on this topic in recent times. You might want to read through some newspaper and journal articles first, to see which side you would like to argue. Some things to consider: if it does help terrorists, does that necessarily mean that it should not be done? There is a balancing act between adverse consequences, such as potentially aiding terrorists, and what we would be giving up if we prohibit it--free speech, an informed public. If society decrees that the media should not report on acts of terrorism, the only way to enforce that would be censorship--in which case, are we not giving up the freedoms which we are defending when we fight terrorism?
I hope this helps get you started!
Thanks,
Sarah, EssayForum.com
[Moved from]: Intro Paragraph on Media and Violence Essay
How is this for a intro paragraph? Should I add the examples im going to use into this paragraph?
My subject is media and violence and i have to agree, qualify, or challenge this subject. I am qualifying it as being somewhat true but mostly false. I cant decide on a thesis statement.
HERE IS MY PARAGRAPH:
Media, with its language and image influence how a person perceives violence. There are shows that do convey positive images such as, programs for children like Barney, Arthur, and Sesame Street. Most Media on television uses language and images to attract viewers. The person believes that these shows potray real life, and they may connect with the characters or subject matter. Even though violence is potrayed all the time in media and people do get influenced, this is not always the case.
Greetings!
I think what your paragraph is lacking is cohesion. Each of the five sentences seems to be somewhat disconnected from the sentence that came before it. For instance, your first sentence is about how a person perceives violence; your next sentence is about children's programming. You third sentence talks about how media is used to attract viewers. These are three different subjects! You say you have to "agree, qualify or challenge" the subject. Is there a statement that you are supposed to agree with, qualify or challenge? One does not normally "agree with" an entire subject. If the thing you are qualifying is the statement that media influences how a person perceives violence, make sure that every sentence in your opening paragraph is directed toward that, and only that. Don't bring in other topics.
If you could give me the exact assignment instructions, I might be able to help you more.
Thanks,
Sarah, EssayForum.com
[Moved from]: Help with an Essay about The Media / Books & The Society
Hello, I'm in need of help with this Essay:
"Are the media are a reflection of society?"
I'm not sure on what to write about. Please, if anybody has good ideas help me!
Regards,
Bernardo.
Good morning.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement? If so (or if not) why? Once you start to think about whether or not you think this is a true statement, you can expound upon your opinion and then use examples from the media (TV, movies, magazines, ads) to support your opinion. You could also look at it from an outside culture. For example, does the media in another country reflect that country's society accurately? From an outsider's viewpoint.
I hope this helps you get started!
Regards,
Gloria
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you need to make a position first, like does it help or not? then you can state all your reasons.
The Influence on/Reflection of - Books & Society
I am writing an essay on books and their influence on and/or reflection of society over the centuries. Am having trouble locating online and printed sources. Any ideas? Thanks!!!
I can see why this would be a difficult topic to find sources for. It is easy to google a straightforward topic, but this topic is tough to explain, and tough to find key words for.
How about if you search for this:
The influence of literature upon society
I found a few good sources that way. Also, I use questia.com. MAybe that will help you, but you have to pay a little $$ for membership.
ALSO, this topic is too broad. Choose a society or a particular aspect of a society. Also, you might want to choose particular kinds of literature or particular kinds of influence. For example, you might want to write about the influence of literature on the gender equality/inequality in the 18th, 19th, and 20th century.
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Thanks, K. Unfortunately, the requirements of the assignment didn't allow me to narrow it down much further than that. But, a lot of it had to be based on my interpretation of what I read. I think that I was able to find enough to create a credible paper and I'm waiting on my grade now. If it had had to be any longer than it was, I would have been in serious trouble; as it is, I think it might have been enough.
Thank you for your help, and I'm glad I found this forum! You can be sure I'll be back! :)