American culture and mass media

Wk 1 – Signature Assignment: American Mass Media and Culture [due Mon]
Assignment Content

Choose two types of mass media from the following categories:

Print
Sound and images
Electronic media

Write a paper of at least 600 words that examines the impact the two types of mass media you selected have on American culture.

Include the following in your paper:

Describe the impact the two types of mass media have on American culture.
Identify examples of the impact on culture of these two mass mediums.
Explain how culture affects these two mass mediums.

Cite at least two sources to support your assignment. Use APA format and list the sources on a References page at the end of your document.

Include a title page at the front of your document showing the correct assignment title, the course name, your name, and the date consistent with APA format for title pages. Do not use font larger than 12 point, please (APA).

Proofread and edit your work to make sure it is organized well and is “businesslike and professional” in appearance. There should be no copy errors of any kind (spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, etc.). For writing help, visit The Center for Writing Excellence or download and use Grammarly, a free program that can help identify errors as you type.

Submit your assignment by the deadline shown in the instructions. A 10%-point penalty is assessed against assignments submitted up to four days after the deadline. After the fourth day past the deadline, assignments are not accepted for credit in this course. Refer to the document, “Dr. Swanson’s policies on assignment submission in this course” (under Course Content at the top of the online classroom) for details. Students with ADA accommodations should refer to their communication from the University in regard to assignment deadlines.