Media Watch

The focus of this project is to allow you to become attuned to current discussions regarding politics, political process and the public policymaking/law process that is affecting US health care, public health, health policy and law
Project Objective:
1. Become aware of current health policy issues
2. Determine the effect that media has on the formation, implementation and modification of health
policy and law in the US
You will be responsible for selecting one topic and monitoring all media regarding that topic (including radio, TV, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, internet, journals, speeches, conferences, etc., – any source of current information relevant to the policy topic of your choice)
Monitor media sources and be prepared to share your findings and insights pertaining to (1) and (2) stated above via oral report. You will be assigned scheduled times to provide oral reports on your topic.
The oral presentation should include:
Brief describe the overall issue, policy that is being addressed including history, impetus, influences, outcomes, associated factors
Desrption of the various political perspective(s) and how they are presented by media source
An analysis regarding the impact of the medias coverage of the issue and how it has or could
impact the policy development, implementation and/ or modification
Your presentation should not exceed 20 minutes: If more time is need, prior approval from Course Director is required
Grade will be based on: (Using Rubix)
Thoroughness of overview
Completeness of media watch and presentation of various political perspectives
Depth of analysis regarding medias impact on policy development, implementation and or
modification
Quality of Presentation
Adherence to project directions

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