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New Media in Mass Communication: Impact, Negative Effects, and Suggestions for Control, Exercises of Mass Communication

An assignment for students in introduction to mass communication (mcm101) during the spring 2012 semester. The assignment focuses on the effects of new media on mass communication, particularly on interpersonal communication and the youth of pakistan. Students are required to answer questions about the impact of new media, negative effects, and suggestions for control. The document also includes important tips, a schedule, and instructions for formatting and referencing.

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MCM 101 Introduction to Mass Communication
Semester “Spring 2012”
Introduction to Mass Communication
MCM101
Assignment No. 02 Marks:15
“New Media in Mass Communication”
With the arrival of New media, a global culture has flourished worldwide.
It has introduced
m
any new trends and has changed the way individuals communicate to each other. But New
media is not all about positive things, infact Negative effects are more tha
n the positive ones.
An un-censored medium of communication is on rise that is having drastic
effects on the
various segments of society especially the youth.
Based on the above scenario you are required to answer the following Questions.
1. In your opinion, how has the new media affected the intra and interpersonal
form of
mass communication?
2. Discu
ss the various negative effects of new media on the youth of Pakistan by
supporting your answer with the help of examples.
3. Give at least 5 suggestions to the govt. of Pakistan to control th
e negative effects of new
media in Pakistan.
(5+5+5)
Note: M
arking will be done according to the quality of the answer by a
student.
Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”.
Important Tips
1. This Assignment can be best attempted from the knowledge acquired afte
listening lecture no. ---- to lecture no. ---- and
reading handouts as well as
recommended text book).
2. Lectures can be downloaded for free from www.youtube.com/vu.
3. Give proper references in your assignment to avoid plagiarism.
Schedule
Opening Date and Time 4
th
June 2012 At 12:01 A.M. (Midnight)
Due Date and Time 11
th
June 2012 At 11:59 P.M. (Midnight)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period
after the above mentioned
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MCM 101 Introduction to Mass Communication

Semester “Spring 2012”

Introduction to Mass Communication

MCM

Assignment No. 02 Marks:

“New Media in Mass Communication”

With the arrival of New media, a global culture has flourished worldwide. It has introduced m any new trends and has changed the way individuals communicate to each other. But New media is not all about positive things, infact Negative effects are more than the positive ones. An un-censored medium of communication is on rise that is having drastic effects on the various segments of society especially the youth. Based on the above scenario you are required to answer the following Questions.

  1. In your opinion, how has the new media affected the intra and interpersonal form of mass communication?
  2. Discu ss the various negative effects of new media on the youth of Pakistan by supporting your answer with the help of examples.
  3. Give at least 5 suggestions to the govt. of Pakistan to control the negative effects of new media in Pakistan.

Note: Marking will be done according to the quality of the answer by a

student.

Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”.

Important Tips

  1. This Assignment can be best attempted from the knowledge acquired after listening lecture no. ---- to lecture no. ---- and reading handouts as well as recommended text book).
  2. Lectures can be downloaded for free from www.youtube.com/vu.
  3. Give proper references in your assignment to avoid plagiarism.

Schedule

Opening Date and Time 4 th^ June 2012 At 12:01 A.M. (Midnight) Due Date and Time 11 th^ June 2012 At 11:59 P.M. (Midnight)

Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned

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MCM 101 Introduction to Mass Communication

due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced b y the students on last date. This extra time should only be used to meet the emergencies and above mentioned due dates should always be treated as final to avoid any inconvenience. Important Instructions:

Please read the following instructions carefully before attempting the assignment solution.

Deadline:

  • Make sure that you upload the solution file before the due date. No assignment will be accepted through e-mail once the solution has been uploaded by the instructor.

Formatting guidelines:

  • Use the font style “Times New Roman” and font size “12”.
  • It is advised to compose your document in MS-Word 2003.
  • Use black and blue font colors only.

Solution guidelines:

  • Use APA style for referencing and citation. For guidance search “APA reference style” in Google and read various website containing information for better understanding or visit http://linguistics.byu.edu/faculty/henrichsenl/apa/APA01.html
  • Every student will work individually and has to write in the form of an analytical assignment.
  • Give the answer according to question, there will be negative marking for irrelevant material.
  • For acquiring the relevant knowledge don’t rely only on handouts but watch the video lectures and use other reference books also.

Rules for Marking Please note that your assignment will not be graded or graded as Zero (0) if:

  • It has been submitted after due date
  • The file you uploaded does not open or is corrupt
  • It is in any format other than .doc (MS. Word)
  • It is cheated or copied from other students, internet, books, journals etc…

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