Oil Spill Impact on Food Coverage

Communication and Society: Oil Spill Impact on Food Coverage The goal of this project is to go through a short, simplified version of the research process as you put together your own research papers. • Topic: How did the print media - specifically American newspapers - cover the B.P. oil spill in the gulf in relation to local seafood. • Literature review: You have been given one article already. o First, summarize your article in terms of the topic above in 2-3 sentences. o Second, list one other academic source that this study led you to find. • Research question: Based on the topic and the article you read, list one research question based on media representation of the oil spill & food. • Method: How would you study the topic? o First, pick one newspaper (Google News is a good place start.) and find five articles on the topic listed above. o Second, based on the five articles you found, what 4-5 themes might you code for in order to come up with a frame? List them specifically based on the topic. ** Bring this information to class on Wednesday to turn in. **