Journal 7

Posted on August 31st, 2008 in Uncategorized by kevin1337

There are three parts:

1. Identify the most challenging part of the project you experienced. Explain how you overcame this challenge. (How did you adjust your approach to the project?)

The most challenging part of this project was trying to edit video’s and clips on I-movie. Our group asked for asistance from students and teachers to help edit our episode of media watch.

2. Explain two key learnings that you have learnt during this project. How do you think these key learnings will assist you in future projects?

I have learnt that the media is not always right and that i should not believe everything that the media says. I have also learnt alot more about how to use camera’s and how they work. I am sure that in future projects these skills will be handy because we will probably be using I-movie and camera’s in future projects.

3. If you had the opportunity to change something in the project criteria what would it be? (be specific and tell us why you would change it and offer a possible alternative if appropriate).

I would have changed the topic which is social justice, i think this project would have been more enjoyable if we were able to choose any topic that we wanted. I would also change the journals because i find doing journals boring.

Journal 5

Posted on August 24th, 2008 in Uncategorized by kevin1337
  • What influences your values about issues relating to your life?

The media (news, tv, internet, news papers)

  • Do you ever compare images/values presented by the media to those of the bible? If so why? If not why not?

Usually i would not, unless their is something that reminds me of the bible.

Has this project challenged you to examine your values? Why / Why not

In a way it has, it has taught me that the media almost is not always right and often over exaggerates to get attention from the public.

journal 4

Posted on August 24th, 2008 in Uncategorized by kevin1337
  • How do you feel the media portrays social justice issues?

I believe that the media over exaggerates their beliefs on social justice issues to try and grab the publics attention.

  • Has it been difficult to find articles on social justice issues why/why not?

No, it has not been dificult to find social justice articles because it is a major problem all around the world that effects many people.

Do you think that the media operates from a moral framework? Give evidence by using your research.

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Journal 3

Posted on August 24th, 2008 in Uncategorized by kevin1337

1. Open and read the “How to write a critique” document in the resources menu.

Describe what is a critique.

an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation

2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.

Intro – names the article and its topic. You may also include some important facts.

Summary – A summary of the original story.

Analysis – a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed.

Evaluation – Figure out weather the article is of good or bad value. You can give a general comment and/or message on the topic (remember, can be either positive or negative or even both)

3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.

Yes a critique can be positive. It depends on whether the story has been changed to be more interesting for the reader. a positive critique would be if the story was an original and the have evidence or a reliable source.