There is nothing like reading a good book or watching a great movie for a little escapism and entertainment. With all of the television channels out there and access to the internet you can watch just about anything you want at any time. In Unit 2 you talked about the science involved with technology but in this Assignment you are going to turn the tables and delve into how the media portrays science.
How does a pop culture portrayal of science and scientists impact the average persons view of what science is and how research is conducted? Can what is presented by the media affect how the general populace views a particular research field? What might the long-term impacts of such a depiction be? These are just a few questions that you will reflect upon in this Assignment.
Your paper should address the following questions:
Your Final Project should be written in an essay format with an introduction and conclusion. The paper will require you to include details from research including the course materials and sources you locate on your own. Use APA format to cite your sources of information both within parenthetical citations and also within a reference page at the end of the project.
Basic Writing Expectations: