Our Research topic: How much does media influence community dynamics and perceptions of safety?
Information Sources: Find information through research journals and books, interviews and surveys with research participants, longitudinal studies possibly
Sub-questions/Objectives:
-Investigating media representation of safety and community dynamics
– Examine the effects of media exposure on perceptions
– To assess media framing and agenda setting
– To explore the role of social identity in Media Influence
– To propose strategies for promoting responsible media practices and media literacy
The above is our research question for our project.
Based on the above information, identify and critique the academic research paper that discusses an issue similar to or applicable to your research topic.
The link to the academic research paper that needs to critiqued: https://csesjournal.columbiasouthern.edu/social-media-and-the-police/
Describe how it relates to or informs your draft (work-in-progress) of your team’s research project and report.
Procedure & Details
- You must review & critique a chosen academic research paper.
- Topics that you should include in your essay are:
- What is the paper and issue you chose, and why did you choose it?
- Why is the paper and issue important?
- What are the main questions, theories, methods, results, and interpretations identified in the paper?
- Provide a critique – both positive and negative – of the main questions, theories, methods, results, and interpretations identified in the paper. Use the Checklist in pp. 390-391 of Leedy & Ormrod (2019) as a guide.
- Ensure that you provide examples to illustrate your points.
- Discuss the findings and your critique of that paper and how they relate to the research project your team is conducting?
- Discuss how the critique has affected your perspective on the issue and provide recommendations for future action/research.
- Don’t forget to include a clear introduction and purpose statement!
- Your essay will be a minimum of 4 pages in length (5 pages max), double spaced. It must also include an additional cover page.
- Your essay will be formatted according to APA style, including in-text citations and a References page.