A-Level Media: Tracking
a news story
It is
vitally important that you choose a news story that has a strong life-cycle.
I.E a news story that will run over a longer period and will not vanish from
the newspaper / website / social media forums in a few days. Remember to use
more than one newspaper and more than one online source. Try and follow the
story from a range of outlets.
Chosen Story:
(Give a
brief summary of the chosen story, the key players, the news values and your
reason for choosing this story.)
Initial Report
(Update on
the current state of the story. Newspapers, websites and social media. What is
being discussed, what media language is being used. Is the story impartial or
biased? Has the story evolved, have any other avenues opened up. What is being
discussed on social media?)
Report 2
(Update on
the current state of the story. Newspapers, websites and social media. What is
being discussed, what media language is being used. Is the story impartial or
biased? Has the story evolved, have any other avenues opened up. What is being
discussed on social media?)
Report 3
(Update on
the current state of the story. Newspapers, websites and social media. What is
being discussed, what media language is being used. Is the story impartial or
biased? Has the story evolved, have any other avenues opened up. What is being
discussed on social media?)
Report 4
(Update on
the current state of the story. Newspapers, websites and social media. What is
being discussed, what media language is being used. Is the story impartial or
biased? Has the story evolved, have any other avenues opened up. What is being
discussed on social media?)
Report 5
(Update on
the current state of the story. Newspapers, websites and social media. What is
being discussed, what media language is being used. Is the story impartial or
biased? Has the story evolved, have any other avenues opened up. What is being
discussed on social media?)
Final Report and summary of the story
Discuss all
the sides to the argument, how has it been discussed through legitimate sources
and through social media. What are your own conclusions about the story based
on your research? This final report will be submitted for assessment. (MINIMUM 300 WORDS)
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