Contribution of Media to Healthcare Reform Debate

Midterm Paper Prompt
Use concepts from the course (such as the public sphere, civil society, ideology, framing, social movements etc.) to make your own argument about the role the media play in shaping public debate about current issues. In your argument the media must do more than simply broadcast events. Analyze how the media influence the debate or impact the outcome in some way. Some possible topics could include:
Healthcare reform/Obamacare
Including abortion benefits in healthcare
Raising the minimum wage for workers in fast food chains
Immigration and immigrant rights
Legalization of marijuana (Colorado vs. California)
If you would like to write on a different topic please see Felicia in her office hours to get your topic approved in advance.
Requirements
A hard copy of your paper is due to Felicia at the start of class on Thursday May 1.
Please do not email your paper. Papers should be 4 pages long (8.5 x 11, double spaced,
12 font, 1 inch margins) or about 1200 words. Pay special attention to structure, with a clear argument and evidence to support. Please proofread – spelling and grammar mistakes will lower your grade. Include a header with title, your name and page numbers.
Use quotes and proper in-text citations for ALL sources referenced. Include a works cited at the end.

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