News Media Article Analysis-

Students are to choose two news media articles from credible newspapers or news media websites (blog posts, videos and social media content are not permitted). The articles are to be directly relevant to government-business relations (for example, regulation, industry policy, interest groups, trade agreements, the role of government in the economy etc. If in doubt, ask your tutor if it is relevant before selecting an article). The articles (two in total) are to be based on a single issue, however each article must be taken from a different source (for example, SBS, ABC, The Guardian, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph and so on) and is to reflect different opinions/views on the selected government-business relations theme. Students are to write in full prose and answer the following questions for each article:

1) What is the article about? What is it overtly/covertly suggesting?

2) Who is it written by/for? (Why might this be significant?)

3) Who is the publisher? (Why might this be significant?)

4) What are some of the underlying assumptions, values, and ideologies found in the article?

5) Why did you choose this article? What concepts does this article demonstrate?

Students are to conduct an analysis of the news media articles using their own research and the concepts from the unit. At least 5 different academic references (in total) should be used (in addition to the media articles. However, the news media articles should also be included in the reference list). The news media analysis is to be written in an academic style but the written work is to be organised using each question as a separate sub-heading. The analysis of each article separate sub-heading. The analysis of each article is to be placed under the same sub-heading, and each question is to have an introductory statement and is to conclude with a summary to compare and contrast each article. Full prose and paragraphs are to be used in answering each question. Students are to use the author/date system for referencing and a reference list should be included at the end of the answers but as part of the main document. The document is to appear as one paper, and page breaks are not to be used between each sub-heading. A unique title, outlining the major issue being analysed, is to be included at the top of the document.

Requirements: Students are to use at least 5 different sources (references) to provide at least 5 different in-text references in their answer. At least one reference is to be a journal article. Students are to write the answers to the questions in full prose, using appropriate paragraphs (approximately 100-150 words each paragraph), and a variety of high quality, academic sources (references) in order of quality from highest to lowest as follows:

1. Academic journal articles;

2. Academic books, including edited books;

3. Reports from international institutions such as the OECD and World Bank;

4. News media articles;

5. Government websites; and

6. Websites from businesses, industry groups, consumer groups or professional bodies

A reference list (a list of the references actually cited in-text) must be included as part of the main document (separate files will not be accepted). The reference list must use a recognised scholarly referencing system using the author/date format. All information relating to the reference is to be included - if you cannot find the year of publishing or the author, then it is probably not an appropriate academic reference. Page numbers are required for in-text references.

1000 words.

5 harvard references.