Citation
(Criterion 1.3)
(click ‘insert citation’ under the ‘references’ tab). Notes & Quotes
(Criterion 1.2, 1.3)
(Use dot points for notes and quotation marks for quotes. Include page number if applicable). Focus Questions
(Criterion 1.3)
(Record which focus questions and sub- questions this source provides answers for. Write the question and the answer from the source below Critical Reflection
(Criterion 1.4)
(Comment on how this source will influence the direction or emphasis of your essay/ historical argument/ exploration of the topic). http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-24/cassidy-are-we-peddling-fear-just-for-the-sake-of-it/5836998 (Cassidy, 2014)
The threat of terrorism is real, even in western countries, but is it over exaggerated? …show more content…
Many consider the media to at times be other inaccurate or used for spreading fear which can be displayed through numerous terror threats that have recently happened in western Australia. A clear example of this is the terror plot to behead a random Sydney citizen in late 2014. This act quickly attracted the media which according to David Malet (ABC) is used to promote acts of terror, somewhat glorifying a cruel act. Although at times dramatized compared to other events happening in society, these plots raise the question if Australia is ready to defend itself from these attacks if necessary. Along with this Western journalists and reporters have been held captive in Iraq and Syria at times leading to their deaths being recorded and uploaded to induce fear into societies. Focus Question 1 The source shown clearly shows a representation of the media in a negative light, and states that they glorify acts of …show more content…
The government must also use these strategies so that the public maintains confidence in the countries response to any threat that may occur in Australia or a form of home grown terror which could again have a threat on the country of Australia. Focus Question 4 This source shows the governments views and strategies for combatting the issue of terrorism in Australia http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/betweenthelines/australian-foreign-policy-punching-above-our-weight/6052378 (Switzer, 2015) Many also believe that Australia has reached above and beyond in previous years such as during World War I, in which the patriotic song “Australia will be there” was popular at the time, however in the 21st century it is clear that these views have changed and that Australia is lifting above its own weight. Focus Question 1 This is relevant as it shows the difference in beliefs from the media and the perspective amongst the Australian
(Criterion 1.3)
(click ‘insert citation’ under the ‘references’ tab). Notes & Quotes
(Criterion 1.2, 1.3)
(Use dot points for notes and quotation marks for quotes. Include page number if applicable). Focus Questions
(Criterion 1.3)
(Record which focus questions and sub- questions this source provides answers for. Write the question and the answer from the source below Critical Reflection
(Criterion 1.4)
(Comment on how this source will influence the direction or emphasis of your essay/ historical argument/ exploration of the topic). http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-24/cassidy-are-we-peddling-fear-just-for-the-sake-of-it/5836998 (Cassidy, 2014)
The threat of terrorism is real, even in western countries, but is it over exaggerated? …show more content…
Many consider the media to at times be other inaccurate or used for spreading fear which can be displayed through numerous terror threats that have recently happened in western Australia. A clear example of this is the terror plot to behead a random Sydney citizen in late 2014. This act quickly attracted the media which according to David Malet (ABC) is used to promote acts of terror, somewhat glorifying a cruel act. Although at times dramatized compared to other events happening in society, these plots raise the question if Australia is ready to defend itself from these attacks if necessary. Along with this Western journalists and reporters have been held captive in Iraq and Syria at times leading to their deaths being recorded and uploaded to induce fear into societies. Focus Question 1 The source shown clearly shows a representation of the media in a negative light, and states that they glorify acts of …show more content…
The government must also use these strategies so that the public maintains confidence in the countries response to any threat that may occur in Australia or a form of home grown terror which could again have a threat on the country of Australia. Focus Question 4 This source shows the governments views and strategies for combatting the issue of terrorism in Australia http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/betweenthelines/australian-foreign-policy-punching-above-our-weight/6052378 (Switzer, 2015) Many also believe that Australia has reached above and beyond in previous years such as during World War I, in which the patriotic song “Australia will be there” was popular at the time, however in the 21st century it is clear that these views have changed and that Australia is lifting above its own weight. Focus Question 1 This is relevant as it shows the difference in beliefs from the media and the perspective amongst the Australian