COM240 Individual Worksheet #1: Print Media

COM240 Individual Worksheet#1::Print Media:: First name: ________________________Last name: ____________________________ Purpose This activity aims for you to reflect on the value of print media and its role in the convergence culture through the process of individual search and research as well as a small group discussion with others in this class. Context The Smithsonian Institution would like to put together a collection on “timeless prints” at one of their museums. They are open to suggestions from the public around the world. Tasks 1) If you could make only one recommendation of timeless print media for this collection, what would that be? Your recommendation should be a text-based, classic print that can stand the test of time: a sacred religious text, a significant cultural artifact, a historic speech, a bestselling book, a known newspaper article, and a special magazine issue, etc. Name it, describe in 100-200 words, and add an image if possible. (15 points) Ancient scrolls of the Bible are increasingly there is growing interest in ancient bibles, which are both historical and religious artifacts. Purchasing some of the Dead scrolls would include the manuscripts that were copies of some the oldest known Hebrew Bible the copies of the original Bibles (Ulrich, 2015). As part of what is believed to be the original Biblical texts, the scrolls are rare, and there is recognition that there are also forgeries. However, there is greater scrutiny to ensure that they are authentic, based on the analysis of various experts and authen...