Assignment Details

News Critique

Spring 2017

Economics

Date Due

March 1, 2017

Additional Info
Please complete the following for Wednesday's class. This assignment, like all the others, must be typed, double-spaced, 12-pt font size.
Watch a 1-hour political news show on (Fox, CNN or MSNBC) from 5pm onward.  Follow the format below to outline your critique.  Everything you see is an example.  Please include the questions (bold) in your critique.
  1. News Critique
    1. Network: ABC
    2. Talk Show - "This Week with George Stephanopoulos"
    3. Specify time slot: Sunday mornings.
    4. Specify moderator
    5. List the topics as they are discussed.
    6. Name the guests and their affiliations. Eg. Corey Booker, Democratic Senator.
    7. Answer the following questions.
      • What did you find interesting about the show, guests, topics and views.
      • What were your areas of concern, if any?
      • What did you learn from this show? What information did you consider most important?
      • Would you watch this show again? Why?
      • Were you worried by any of the information given?
      • Give you thoughts on the entire show.