Topic
Using Census Bureau records, consider media influence on national political campaigns fifty or a hundred years ago in comparison with its influence today. Write a causal argument addressing the claim: the media runs the nation.
Data
- Statistical Insight (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowFind data tables and reports on the influence of different types of media on elections. You may need to focus on a specific type of media.
- Census BureauThe Census Bureau contains information on elections and campaign finance, voter population and registration .
- Federal Election Commission - Campaign Finance StatisticsThe FEC gathers statistics on campaign finance by candidate, political party, and political action committee.
- Wesleyan Media ProjectThis resource tracks advertising and media spending during elections. The data can be found in browsable news releases or searched by keyword.
Articles
- Communication & Mass Media Complete (CMMC) (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowA database that focuses on media issues.