The Y2K Bug A Millennium Menace Unveiled Discussion

A moment in time and its media coverage

I. To begin: Choose any historical event that is more than 10 years old.

II. Research the event’s media coverage:Identify a minimum two media sources. 

EITHER ONE SOURCE TYPE OR A COMBINATION OF MASS MEDIA TYPES THAT OFFER MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ABOUT THE EVENT. THESE MAY INCLUDE…

radio reports

television news

newspaper coverage

MAGAZINE STORIES

film documentaries

social posts

or any other you may find

III. Write your analysis based on your research 

Describe side A of your chosen historical event.

Offer evidence from more than one media source.

1. Describe side B of your chosen historical event.

Offer evidence from more than one media source.

1. Finally…

Justify either side or offer a new perspective evidenced by truth.

1. Example: 

FOCUS: Steve Bartman “took away” the Cubs’ chance of winning the 2003 National League Championship series.

1. STORY: On October 14, 2003 during eighth inning of game 6 of the National League Championship series, Chicago Cubs outfielder Moises Alou leaped in an attempt to catch a pop-up ball that drifted toward the standsLinks to an external site.. And instead of catching it and recording the out, the ball hit a fan sitting in the left-field corner who stretched his arm to catch it himself and the ball fell back into the stands. Alou was clearly angry. Bartman’s face was broadcast during the entire rest of the game, showing replays of what occurred. The Cubs lost the game and many fans blamed the loss on fan interferenceLinks to an external site.. For days after, the media covered the loss, including images and videos of the incident. This led to days of talks and analysis about the loss, including putting the blame on this one fanLinks to an external site..