Media Analysis Short Paper
Read the article “Science vs Medieval Thinking” on our Moodle site. (Please read
all
the links posted. You will see, interestingly, that the initial link I provided has since become “unavailable,” and I had to then post a PDF.)
Write a well-structured and well-developed essay (which means it includes a thesis statement and clearly organized paragraphs) in which you critically analyze (not summarize) the article and
determine whether or not it is credible, and why.
(These words are in bold as your stance in answering this question should be your thesis statement.)
Performing critical analysis means you do not simply agree or disagree with the issue itself, but rather
focus on the language the articles use to develop their arguments
about the issues. You might consider word choice, tone, representation of data (or lack thereof), representation of expertise, use of images, use of the headline to invoke bias, etc.
Use Kent Lewis’s chapters on “Questions,” “Argument,” and “Media” for these and other characteristics to consider in performing your analysis, and also consider the reasons for the edit and/or removal of the article from the
Edmonton Journal’s website.
Remember to use APA general essay style format and citation/references format and to avoid the common writing errors outlined in
World and World’s Appendix A&B.
Word Count:
1000-1250 words