Scott’s blog…

• How do you feel the media portrays social justice issues?

The media portrays social jstice issues by making a big headline. Thye normally only show one side of the story and use misleading titles to capture the audience’s attention

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

No. I find it easy to use the internet and search for information about articles a few years old.

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

The media operates in a moral framework by providing misleading evidence and information

• What influences your values about issues relating to your life?

I think that family and media greatly influence my values relating to life. Something said from my family or media can really change the way i think depending on my mood.

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

I didn’t compare images presented in the media to those in the bible but i think it impacts on the way we see a picture of Jesus in our imagination. This is mainly because the media likes to mass produce and advertise certain products through repetition and catchy songs. This makes us remember the ad a lot longer.

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

No it hasn’t. I have read through the articles on social justice and am well aware of the issues. After reading through, i didn’t find find the need to examine my own values.

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

To critique is to be able to read an article and write down the main points that are conveyed in that particular document/topic. By doing so, we are able to summarize it into a short message covering all main points/messages.
2. Outline the FOUR stages in a critique.

1. Introduction
2. Summary
3. Analysis
4. Evaluation

3. Can a critique be positive? Discuss.

A critique can be positive. The writer can acknowledge the good points in that document/article. To critique simply means to give critical evaluation of what the reader thinks about the story/topic. Although lots of positive and negative points can be conveyed by critiquing, they are only opinions and are not necessarily correct.
4. Critique the accuracy of the following articles:

1. Name the issue

The issues are racism and poverty
2. Describe one media account of this issue

The media was reporting about poverty and issues with homeless people living on the streets. They wanted to investigate further into homeless or low income earners.

3. Where did you get this media account from?

This media account was on Today Tonight, Channel Seven. 6:30 to 7pm

4. Is this media account correct or reliable? Why?

I think this media account has some parts of truth. They try to show clips of the person talking so that it can me more persuasive but many parts of the film is cut and edited so not everything is heard.

5. Where else might you be able to find more information about this issue?

I can find more information about this issue by looking at Today Tonight’s website of from visiting government internet sites that provide genuine information.

1. Describe TWO things that you have learnt during this lesson.

During this lesson i have learnt about our project briefcase. We will be required to host a show on Mediawatch about today’s social justice issues. I also learnt about what group I’m in. In my group there is Stephen Zeater, Joseph Rashid and Ehab.

2. Identify TWO areas you want to concentrate on during this project that you think need a greater improvement from the last project.

During this project i want to improve my organization skills so that all work will be handed on time. This will allow me to keep all my work neat and tidy. I will also improve my typing skills so that i can type more efficiently.

3. Discuss TWO ways in which your group could resolve any disputes during this process.

We can resolve all our disputes by talking one at a time. Other members of the group will listen and respond with positive advice so that we can all contribute to supporting each other. Another method is to set out a good contract so that the rules are set from week 1. This will create a standard guideline of how everyone in the group will work.