LibGuides: Communication Studies Research Guide: Critical Analysis

Sample for Critical Analysis

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Thinking about how terms are combined

Where to look:

Your syllabus gives a great overview of topic ideas.

Examples of possible texts:

• Children’s books – Harry Potter, Black is Brown is Tan

• Shows – Bridgerton, Dan & Phil (YouTube), Only Murders in the Building, Law & Order

• Media Coverage of events – like OJ Simpson, or presidential election

• Toys – like dolls, games

• Political Debates - design strategies, formats, etc

• Music – particular genre or specific songs

• Advertisements – Cigarette Ads, Beer Commercials, Abercrombie, campaign ads & films

• Video games - Red Dead Redemption, etc.

• Pictures – Abu Ghraib, Police Militarization,

Also: look to lists- GOATs and controversy. Here are a few examples:

Daisy Ad in presidential elections
Advertising can be an area to consider; controversial, political, funniest, effective, all ways to think about evaluating information. This example is one of the most controversial political ads of all time.
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