Learning Goal: I’m working on a criminal justice writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
- Prompt: Compare and contrast When They See Us and The Central Park Five in order to develop arguments about the different ways media can impact people. Develop your arguments by referencing the theories and frameworks covered in our class, but also by researching critical and/or public responses to these media artifacts.
- Formatting: Your essay cannot exceed 1500 words (and should be at least 1200). Since the essay is short, there is not space for superfluous details get to the essence of your arguments, present critical evidence, and make your analysis clear. Cite all your sources; references are not included in the word limit.
- Theory/class concept to consider to use: Traditional vs. new media. Parasocial interaction & relationships. Law-in film vs. film as law. Cultivation theory.
Please refer to the attached Essay instruction for more details. You can use the questions included in the essay instruction to analyze the essay. Please use attached documents/article link as quotes.
Please use this as supporting evidence/argument: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-xp…