Requirement

The task of this assignment is to apply the concepts and theories taught in this unit to analyse and critique the role of media in a project of communication for social change. The selected project must be real and information about the project must be published.

You are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and theories taught in this unit and capability of critical thinking to analyse and articulate these concepts and the relations between these concepts in real and practical contexts of the selected case. The paper needs to be written with academic standard. All source material must be referenced using Harvard referencing style.

Assessment criteria

The research paper will be assessed using the following criteria:

(1) Demonstrated conceptual knowledge and insightful understanding of the concepts and theories of communication, development, development communication, media effects and functions;

(2) Demonstrated high level critical thinking capability in identifying and discussing the complicate relations between media, communication and development.

(3) Evidence of research with appropriately referenced source material.

(4) Written and presented to academic standard.

The recommended structure of this assignment is:

Introduction: a summary of the objectives, major points of argument, and outline of the paper.
Literature Review: critical discussion on theories and concepts of communication, development, development communication, media functions and effects.
Case Study: discussion and critique on the role of media in the selected project using information and data from published reports.
Discussion and Conclusion: discussion and conclusion of the findings of your case study, using relevant theories and concepts.
References: a complete list of references, presented in Harvard referencing style.