Q Media Analysis Paper Due Date: July 8, 2020 Total Points: __ 180___ Directions View a movie or show of your choice that deals with human relationships. Or even a book can be referred to. Some films are discussed in your text. If you have any doubt about your selection, please contact me. Analyze the book, show or film according to the following guidelines. Summary (20 points) Briefly summarize the plot of the film or show. Just give me an idea of what it is about; don’t tell me the entire story, scene by scene. Do not cut and paste this section from a movie review web site or the back of the movie, book or show summary. That would-be plagiarism, which would result in a zero on this assignment and other possible disciplinary action as stated in Student Handbook. Character Descriptions (20 points) Give a brief character description of the two or three most important characters in the book, show or film and tell how they fit into the story (age, gender, relationship to other characters, character traits). Communication Problems (50 points) Identify two (2) communication problems that occur between characters in the book, show or film. 1. Misperception, self-concept, self-esteem, conflict approaches, nonverbal communication, language, emotions, etc.). Use any of the concepts identified in Chapters 1 - 12 of your text. 2. Give specific examples from the book, show or film that illustrates the problems you have selected. Your examples will illustrate your understanding of the communication concepts. 3. Describe how communication was used to solve or escalate the problems that you identified. In other words, how did the characters choose to deal with the problem and what was the result? Lessons Learned (50 points) Explain what you learned from analyzing the communication problems in this book, show or film. 1. Explain how the communication problems in the book or film are similar to problems you have faced in your own life. 2. If this book, show, or movie made you aware of weaknesses in your own communication skills, explain what you can do to improve these skills. Format (10 points) 1. This paper must be typed. 2. This paper must contain a title page. 3. This paper must be at least 4-6 pages long. 4. This paper must contain a works cited page with reference to media being used or any other resources. 5. This paper must be readable. Be sure to proofread it and use spell check on your computer. 6. Use the 5 headings to format your paper: Summary, Character Description, Communication Problems, and Lessons Learned. Presentation (30 points) Visual Aid (YouTube clip, Collage, Power Point, etc.) (10 pts.) Addresses each section of the paper. (20 pts.) Links to an external site. Links to an external site.Links to an external site. Rubric Media Analysis Paper & Presentation Media Analysis Paper & Presentation Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary 20 pts Full Marks Summarizes the plot of selected media. 0 pts No Marks Does little to no summary of selected media, 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCharacter Descriptions 20 pts Full Marks Character description of the two or three most important characters in the selected media and how they fit into the story. 10 pts Half Marks Character descriptions are scarce in detail and don't explain character ties to media. 0 pts No Marks Did not meet requirement. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCommunication Problems 50 pts Full Marks Identified two (2) communication problems that occur between characters in the selected media from Chapters 1 - 12. Gave specific examples that resonate to the concepts selected. Described how communication was used to solve or escalate the problem. 25 pts Half Marks Identified One (1) communication problem that occurred between characters in the selected media from Chapters 1 - 12. Gave an example that resonates to the concept selected. Describes how communication was used to solve or escalate the problem. 0 pts No Marks Did not meet requirement. 50 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLessons Learned 50 pts Full Marks Explained how the communication problems in the selected media are similar to problems faced in personal experience. Addresses how this media brought self-awareness to own weaknesses in communication skills. Explains what can be done to improve these skills. 25 pts Half Marks Explains only one of the two areas: How the communication problems in the selected media are similar to problems faced in personal experience OR Addresses how this media brought self-awareness to own weaknesses in communication skills.Explains what can be done to improve these skills. 0 pts No Marks Did not meet requirement. 50 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat 10 pts Full Marks Paper contains a title page. Reached page requirement (4-6 pages) Contains works cited page with reference to media being used or any other resources. Contains all proper headings: Summary, Character Description, Communication Problems, Lessons Learned. 5 pts Half Marks Paper contains a title page. Fell under page requirement by 1-2 pages. Missing work cited page. Contains some of the headings 0 pts No Marks Did not meet requirement. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation 30 pts Full Marks Presented with Visual Aid (YouTube clip, Collage, Power Point, etc.) Addressed each section of the paper. 15 pts Half Marks Presented without Visual Aid (YouTube clip, Collage, Power Point, etc.) Addressed some sections of the paper. 0 pts No Marks Did not meet requirement. 30 pts Total Points: 180 PreviousNext