Assignment Content Have you subscribed to a newspaper or magazine? When you are in a waiting

Assignment Content

1. Have you subscribed to a newspaper or magazine? When you are in a waiting room with magazines, which magazines are you likely to read? Are you likely to stay in bed on Sunday and read the newspaper? Most of us have a favorite magazine or newspaper, even if we aren’t a subscriber. In this assignment, you will take a deep look into the history of your favorite publication. 

   Select your favorite newspaper or magazine and research its history for this assignment.

   Write a 500-word summary of the history of your selected publication and the evolution of that type of media.

   Address the following questions in your summary:

   • When was the publication first published?
   • Who founded the publication and where was it first published?
   • Who was the original intended audience?
   • How has the content (e.g., photos, articles, advertisements) changed over time?
   • What impact, if any, has the publication had on American culture?
   • What are your predictions for how the publication will survive or advance in the future? Provide examples.
   • Cite at least 1 source to support your assignment.