Communications
two journalistic articles that discuss the media violence and violent effect connection. Also below, you’ll find three research articles that provide the scientific research on media violence and possible effects. Drawing on the lessons from this chapter, analyze the two journalistic articles in light of two of the research articles? What are the contributing factors to adult violent behavior? How do the media factor into these effects? Do the journalistic articles contain statements not supported by scientific evidence?
Journalistic articles

“Why You Shouldn’t ‘Like’ Stories About Violence” [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/17/violent-news-social-media_n_7762894.html]
“GOP Senator Blames Media For Mass Shootings” [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/gop-senator-blames-media-shootings_56181534e4b0dbb8000e8fe3]
Research articles

“What Science Knows About Video Games and Violence” [http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/next/body/what-science-knows-about-video-games-and-violence/]
“The Impact of Electronic Media Violence” [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2704015/]
“Media and Violence: An Analysis of Current Research” [https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/media-and-violence-an-analysis-of-current-research]

Communications

Recently, the CDC released a controversial position statement on women and alcohol use.

Explore the CDC’s campaign materials on the topic of alcohol and pregnancy

Read or listen to

“Women Blast CDC’s Advice To Use Birth Control If Drinking Alcohol”

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/02/04/465607147/women-blast-cdcs-advice-to-use-birth-control-if-drinking-alcohol

“No, the CDC did not tell women to stop drinking”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cdc-alcohol-young-women-pregnancy-warning_us_56b22f03e4b04f9b57d805bc

Based upon these materials (and your own experience with feedback on social media) what do you think about the CDC’s communication strategy : Where did they go right vs wrong? How could they have improved their approach?

Communications

Recently, the CDC released a controversial position statement on women and alcohol use.

Explore the CDC’s campaign materials on the topic of alcohol and pregnancy

Read or listen to

“Women Blast CDC’s Advice To Use Birth Control If Drinking Alcohol”

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/02/04/465607147/women-blast-cdcs-advice-to-use-birth-control-if-drinking-alcohol

“No, the CDC did not tell women to stop drinking”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cdc-alcohol-young-women-pregnancy-warning_us_56b22f03e4b04f9b57d805bc

Based upon these materials (and your own experience with feedback on social media) what do you think about the CDC’s communication strategy : Where did they go right vs wrong? How could they have improved their approach?