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Media Studies Paper and Speech Topics
Essay and Persuasive Speaking Ideas for a Media Literacy Class
Oct 25, 2008 Naomi Rockler-Gladen
Wrte Down Some Topic Ideas - Ilker, Stock Xchange For media studies papers and speeches, try using a topic related to politics, sex and violence in the media, or representations of race, gender, and sexual orientation.

Looking for a topic for a media studies paper or speech? Whether you you need an informative topic or a persuasive topic, the list of possible topics that are interesting and relevant is long. To get you started, here are some suggestions. All of these topics are ones that both researchers and the popular press have examined for years, so finding information about any of these topics should not be difficult.

The Media and Politics
The role that the media play in the political process lends itself to dozens of possible ideas. Students might, for example, examine whether the media did a good job covering a recent political election. They might also look at the media coverage of a major event like 9/11. Here are some topic ideas.

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Are attack ads effective?
How have political ads changed over the years?
What are some of the most famous political ads?
Was the media coverage during the 2008 presidential campaign biased?
Is Fox News "fair and balanced"?
Do the media have a liberal bias?
Do the media have a conservative bias?
Should the United States offer more media coverage of international events?
Did the media do a good job covering Hurricane Katrina?
Did the media do a good job covering the attacks on September 11?
Violence and Sex in the Media
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