How do you know or how do you or someone you know view this character outside of their role on the show? Have they influenced you or someone you
Follow the attached instructions. Make sure it align with the attached Rubric. Do not exceed 500 words.
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Assignment 5: Parasocial Relationships
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Objectives:
To explore the effects of entertainment and other media on attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
Skills:
Apply critical thinking to evaluate the influence of context and assumptions on an issue and assess the implications and consequences of particular conclusions.
Background:
The omnipresence of media in our lives makes it imperative that we, as individuals and a society, understand the ways in which media shapes our beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and even our perceptions of reality.
Activity:
Make sure you have read the section on “Parasocial Relationships” in Chapter 20 , "Media Entertainment," of The Handbook of Communication Science (2nd ed.), before you tackle this activity. Then, carefully consider the following:
A. Identify a character in a broadcast or cable television, or episodic streaming show with whom you have developed (in the past or present) a parasocial relationship. Remember, this person can be “real” or a character role.
B. Write a 1–2 page paper (about 500 words), double-spaced essay that explains why you find this character/person compelling. Include answers to the following questions:
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1. How do you “know” or how do you or someone you know view this character outside of their role on the show? Have they influenced you or someone you know in any way besides the aspect of entertainment? Explain.
2. What is the emotional attachment you or someone you know have to the character or person? Has this character or person disappointed you or someone you know? Motivated either of you? How and why?
( Note: If you do not watch broadcast or cable television or episodic streaming shows, you can consider a character/person/influencer from a book, video game, graphic novel, vlog, tutorial, podcast, YouTube, or any other form of mass media.)
Requirements:
1. A thoughtful, thorough 1-2 page (about 500 words), double-spaced, essay in 12-point, Times Roman or similar serif font, with all the basic components for a beginning, middle, and end.
· The first paragraph should contain a thesis that introduces your main idea or position on the question posed to you in the assignment prompt. What is the point you intend to make in your answer?
· The middle paragraphs should provide information, examples, and details to support your main idea or position. This is where you should show use because statements and detail what you know or think about the topic.
· The final paragraph should sum up your main idea or position on the topic.
2. Support your comments with relevant information that you researched in the course’s learning resources.
· Use APA-style in-text citations to cite the sources of the information that you used in assembling ideas for your argument.
· Create a matching APA reference list at the end of the document.
Since you will need to provide evidence from the show that you watched, you will have to provide a reference for the show. Some sample APA-style references that you may need for this discussion question are below. Consult our library’s tutorial page or the Purdue OWL link on Page 2 of our Course Resources for guidance on reference formats for other kinds of motion media.
The APA-style reference format for a film or video is:
Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication). Title of motion picture [Film]. Production company.
Example:
Lloyd, P. (Director). (2008). Mamma Mia! [Film]. Universal Pictures.
The APA-style format for a reference to a TV series is:
Executive Producer, P. P. (Executive Producer). (Date range of release). Title of series [TV series]. Production company(s).
Example:
Sherman-Palladino, A., Palladino, D. (Executive Producers). (2017-present). The marvelous Mrs. Maisel [TV series] . Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions; Picrow, Amazon Studios
The APA-style format for a reference to a TV series episode is:
Writer, W. W. (Writer), & Director, D. D. (Director). (Original air date). Title of episode (Season number, Episode number) [TV series episode]. In P. Executive Producer (Executive Producer), Series title. Production company(s).
Example:
Korsh, A. (Writer & Director). (2019, September 25). One last con (Season 9, Episode 10) [TV series episode]. In D. Liman & D. Bartis (Executive Producers), Suits. Untitled Korsh Company; Universal Content Productions; Open 4 Business Productions.
The APA-style format for a reference to a YouTube video is:
Person or group who uploaded video. (Date of publication). Title of video [Video]. Website host. URL
Example:
Tasty. (2018, March 7). 7 recipes you can make in 5 minutes [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5wHw6l11o
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NEW: COMM 202 Refresh '23 – Weekly Short
Essay Assignment Rubric Course: COMM 202 7382 Media and Society (2248)
Purpose Exemplary 15 points
Competent 13.35 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 10.35 points
Needs Improvement 8.85 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Purpose
(15 points)
/ 15Major
themes and
central point
or thesis are
readily
apparent in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( A+ )
Major
themes are
readily
apparent but
central point
or thesis may
not be
clearly
stated in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( A to B- )
Major
themes or
central point
or thesis is
not clearly
stated in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( C+ to C- )
Major
themes and
central point
or thesis are
not evident
in
introductory
paragraph(s).
( D to D-)
Work did not
reflect
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Breadth &
Depth Exemplary 25 points
Competent 21.85 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 18.755 points
Needs Improvement 16.25 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Breadth &
Depth Exemplary 25 points
Competent 21.85 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 18.755 points
Needs Improvement 16.25 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Breadth &
Depth (25
points)
/ 25Demonstrate
s the
creative and
critical
thinking of
human
endeavor in
a response
to the
prompt(s)
that is on-
topic,
original, and
developed at
great depth.
( A +)
Demonstrate
s the
creative and
critical
thinking of
human
endeavor in
a response
to the
prompt(s)
that is on-
topic,
original, and
adequately
developed.
( A to B- )
Demonstrate
s the
creative and
critical
thinking of
human
endeavor in
a response
to the
prompt(s)
that is on-
topic but
may be
insufficiently
developed.
( C+ to C- )
Response to
prompt(s) is
not on-topic
and/or is too
general or
vague.
( D+ to D- )
Work did not
reflect
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Synthesis Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Synthesis Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Synthesis
&
Connectio
ns (15
points)
/ 15Ideas are
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that reflect
clear
comprehensi
on of
concepts
explored in
course;
prompt's
questions
are fully
addressed.
( A+ )
Ideas are
adequately
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that reflect
comprehensi
on of
concepts
explored in
course;
prompt's
questions
are
addressed.
( A to B- )
Ideas are
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that may not
always
reflect
comprehensi
on of
concepts in
course;
prompt's
questions
may not all
be
addressed.
(C+ to C- )
Ideas are not
always
supported by
reasons and
evidence
that reflect
comprehensi
on of
concepts in
course;
prompt's
questions
may not all
be fully
addressed.
( D+ to D- )
Work did not
reflect
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Organizatio
n and
Writing
Mechanics
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Organizatio
n and
Writing
Mechanics
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Organizati
on (15
points)
/ 15Arranges
ideas clearly
and logically
to support
its purpose;
ideas flow
smoothly
and are
effectively
linked;
reader can
follow the
line of
reasoning.
( A+ )
Arranges
ideas
adequately
to support
its purpose;
links
between
ideas are
generally
clear; reader
can follow
the line of
reasoning for
the most
part.
( A to A- )
Arranges
ideas
adequately,
in general,
although
ideas
sometimes
fail to make
sense
together;
reader
remains
fairly clear
about what
writer
intends.
( C+ to C- )
Arranges
ideas
illogically;
ideas
frequently
fail to make
sense
together;
reader
cannot
identify a
line of
reasoning
and becomes
frustrated or
loses
interest.
( D to D- )
Work did not
meet
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Documenta
tion and
Support
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Documenta
tion and
Support
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Reference
s (15
points)
/ 15Ideas are
supported
effectively
with
information
from the
learning
resources
and/or
appropriate
outside
resources
that are
clearly and
consistently
attributed
throughout
paper; uses
APA format
accurately
and
consistently
( A+ )
Answers are
supported
effectively
with
information
sources from
the learning
resources
and/or
outside
resources
that are
clearly but
not
consistently
attributed,
yet
"generally"
supported;
uses proper
formatting
with minor
violations.
( A to B- )
Although
attribution is
present and
many
sources
seem to be
appropriate,
some
statements
are not
attributed or
not
substantiate
d or the
source of
some ideas
is unclear or
some claims
are made
without
support from
the learning
resources
and/or
outside
resources.
( C+ to C- )
Attribution is
missing, or
sources
given are
poorly
chosen;
claims are
consistently
made
without
support from
the learning
resources
and/or
outside
resources;
reflect
incomplete
knowledge
of
formatting.
( D to D- )
Work did not
meet
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Writing
Mechanics
(15 points)
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
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Total / 100
Overall Score
Writing
Mechanics
(15 points)
Exemplary 15 points
Competent 12.75 points
Meets Minimum Requirements 11.25 points
Needs Improvement 9.75 points
Does Not Meet Requirements 0 points
Criterion Score
Writing
Mechanics
(15 points)
/ 15Grammar,
vocabulary,
and
mechanics
exceed the
level of
writing
generally
expected of
a college
student.
( A+ )
Grammar,
vocabulary,
and
mechanics
reflect the
level of
writing
generally
expected of
a college
student.
( A to B- )
Grammar,
vocabulary,
and
mechanics
reflect at
least the
minimum
level of
writing
generally
expected of
a college
student.
( C+ to C- )
Grammar,
vocabulary,
or mechanics
reflect errors
that
significantly
interfere
with reader
comprehensi
on.
( D to D- )
Work did not
meet
assignment
requirements
or was not
submitted.
( F to 0 )
Exemplary 41.25 points
minimum
Default: 100
points
Range: 100 –
95 points
A+
Competent 33.75 points
minimum
Default: 85
points
Range: 94.5 – 80
points =
94.5 – 80 =
( A to B- )
Meets Minimum
Requirements 26.25 points minimum
Default: 75 points
Range: 79.5 – 70 points
(C+ to C-)
Needs
Improvement 22.5 points
minimum
Default: 65
points
Range: 69.5 – 60
points =
D+ to D-
Does Not Meet
Requirements 0 points minimum
Default: 0 points
59.75 – 0 points =
F to 0
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Chapter 20 , “Media Entertainment,” in The Handbook of Communication Science (2nd ed.)
"The Story of Television" (optional video, 26:45 min.) from the Library of Congress
Trace the history of TV from RCS's B&W and color technology breakthroughs to digital technologies today.
Media Entertainment
Media entertainment has become an established field of communication science. Despite the pervasiveness of entertainment media and audiences, as well as their social, economic, and even political relevance, the amount of published research regarding the phenomenon was small for several decades. Interestingly, Katz and Foulkes criticized the lack of entertainment research as early as 1962. Today, the importance of media entertainment within modern societies is no longer debated (Wolf, 1999), and thematic research has grown considerably, beginning in the 1970s and booming since the late 1990s (Zillmann & Vorderer, 2000). The prosperity of entertainment research is fuelled mainly by two key characteristics of this research domain: Entertainment media and their consumption experiences are (a) highly diverse and (b) developing rapidly (e.g., Bryant & Vorderer, 2006), which creates a wide range of questions for and social relevance of entertainment research. The demand for theory construction, as well as empirical research, replication, and application, is high, driven both by fundamental research's mission to describe and explain relevant phenomena and by dynamic industries calling for applied studies on ever-new platforms, forms, and content of media entertainment.
Historical Roots and Early Developments
The first waves of mediated mass entertainment, such as low-cost novels in the second half of the 19th century or picture-rich newspapers in the early 20th century (Engel, 1997), did not stimulate much scientific concern. The advent of radio entertainment and cinemas showing films revealed the importance of entertainment in mass societies to elites (e.g., Carey, 1993). We may consider the minimal scientific activity that occurred during this era to be the beginning of systematic entertainment research, especially Herzog's (1944) surveys on the motives of American women to listen to radio soap operas. These radio shows were probably the most popular entertainment product of the 1930s and 1940s. Produced in an industrialized manner and implementing advanced business models such as product placement, they regularly reached huge audiences. This study of the motivations driving selective exposure to one important genre of media entertainment was pioneering work for the field. It first introduced the issue of media enjoyment to scientific consideration instead of ignoring the entertainment factor in favor of issues of (undesired) media effects.
Katz and Foulkes (1962) elaborated a motivational framework for entertainment consumption. Their concept of “escapism” explained the preference for entertainment media as the desire to contrast negative experiences of everyday life,
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