Select one of the following newspaper articles that depict a crime event that has occurred in British Columbia.
Select one of the following newspaper articles:
Luymes, G. (2024, April 25). Man dead after second stabbing in White Rock; Police searching for
killer just days after a similar knife attack near pier. The Vancouver Sun, p. A5.
Bolan, K. (2008, June 2). Tactics to curb gang violence promised; Victims families press for
changes. The Vancouver Sun, p. B1.
Using the selected newspaper article, students are required to write a 2-to-3-page (excluding
title page and reference page) critical assessment of the newspaper article. The critical
assessment must include the integration of (at least) one peer-reviewed journal article.
You must select one of the following peer-reviewed journal articles.
Bouchard, J., Wong, J. S., & Gushue, K. (2020). The differential portrayal of sympathetic
homicide victims in the media. International Review of Victimology, 26(3), 314-331.
Lee, C., & Wong, J. S. (2020). 99 reasons and he aint one: A content analysis of domestic
homicide news coverage. Violence Against Women, 26(2), 213-232.
Content and Analysis
Thorough analysis of the media portrayal (e.g., victim, offender, accuracy of information, excluded information)
Consideration of impact on public opinion/policy
Use of peer-reviewed article to support analysis