Posted: March 27th, 2015

What is the role of journalism in today’s network society?

What is the role of journalism in today’s network society?

Order Description

Reflective Essay Topic Question:
What is the role of journalism in today’s network society?
Details of task:
Using the reading and references attached write a reflective essay (op-ed) in response to the Topic
question.
In making the argument, please should consider some of the challenges faced by journalism today, such as changing technologies, pressures on journalistic ethics and objectivity, convergence in media ownership, regulation and policy, changing notions of “professional values’’ – or any other issue of your choice. How do you see these pressures impacting on journalism? What will the future look like?
Ensure the topic question is answered and offer a credible argument with compelling examples.
Word limit: 800 words and Citations
Bibliography (at least six sources including the prescribed reading and media examples)
Presentation requirements:
Formal essay conventions are still required including a lucid introduction, a conclusion summarizing
the issues, and appropriate citations and a bibliography.
The content should demonstrate
Demonstrated engagement and understanding for the readings and research listed

* A coherent and convincing argument supported by compelling evidence.
* Scholarship (knowledge of the relevant academic literature)
* Rigour, adequacy and insight in any empirical account.
* Ability to apply theoretical argument to empirical phenomena.
* Effective use of written sources.
* Clarity and strength of the argument presented.
* Presentation of written work (references, bibliography, literary style).
* The essay will also be an example of Scholarship
Essay structure
Example Situated work within academic and media contexts
Depth of analysis and compelling examples
Research
Reference reading list and documents attached
Reference to further research
Reference to convincing media examples
Argument
Structure of argument Persuasiveness of argument
Expression
Clarity of prose Grammar, spelling, punctuation
Citations
Bibliography (at least six sources including the prescribed reading and media example