Government Documents

Federal Communications Commission. (2007). In the Matter of Violent Television Programming And Its Impact On Children. (MB Docket No. 04-261). Washington, D.C. U.S. Government Printing Office.

This report was issued by the FCC and is all about the effects of media on children. It contains more than 50 pages and cites many experts. This would be one of the best sources a journalist could use to write an article regarding media influence on violence. It includes all different viewpoints from people with different interests and includes its own recommendations. It is an extremely comprehensive report that would not only be a great primary resource, but it would also lead to many other sources one could use as well.

Office of the Surgeon General (2000). Youth Violence: A report of the surgeon general. Media violence: exposure and content. (Appendix 4-B).

This document is a large report on youth violence. The fourth chapter of the document contains a great deal of information regarding media influence on that violence. There are many statistics the surgeon general cites to draw conclusions about the topic. This document offers a credible source that also includes interesting statistics and conclusions. Any journalist doing a story on this topic could use this report as a place to find good evidence of media influence on violence and aggression. The surgeon general's report is not entirely comprehensive, but it offers good statistical evidence and cites other sources one could use.