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Theories of mass communication MCM511

Department of Mass Communication


Virtual University of Pakistan SEMESTER SPRING 2023

ASSIGNMENT NO.1 MARKS:15

TOPIC

Social responsibility theory


It is debated that, Social responsibility theory is a favorable system of media functioning. It
impacts the organizations, influences their behavior and play a key role in their decision-making
processes. By adopting this theory, media organizations obey by all the necessities required for
a fair and ideal media system.

Q. Considering the news channels i.e. Bol News and GEO News, do you think these TV
channels follow the basics of social responsibility in their news programming or not? Discuss
by giving examples.

Note: Copied material will be graded “Zero”.

Schedule
Opening Date and Time 23rd May, 2023 At 12:01 A.M. (Mid-Night)
Due Date and Time 29th May, 2023 At 11:59 P.M. (Mid-Night)
Note: Only in the case of Assignment, 24 Hrs extra / grace period after the above mentioned
due date is usually available to overcome uploading difficulties which may be faced by 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

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