Instruction
Media Analysis
Sports are widely covered in the media through a variety of sources. This assignment will allow you to take an in-depth look at the coverage of mens and womens sports in the media and compare similarities and differences.
Choose a media source that covers sports (newspaper, magazine, online publication, ESPN Sports Center - or similar news show)
Observe and analyze this media source for three (3) days. Be sure to pay attention to photographs (action shots, glamour shots, uniform vs. street clothes); word count on articles; themes of coverage.
Present your findings and reflect on the coverage of male and female athletes.