Stereotypes+on+iCarly+by+Alexis+Berry


 * Topic:** The use of stereotypes on the television show iCarly


 * Importance**: iCarly is a show targeting young children into their teen years and the use of stereotypes on the show is a message that may be sending positive or negative messages to views depending on how the stereotype is depicted. Although the settle implications of the stereotypes used in the show may be often overlooked by viewers, the importance of examining how a hit show like iCarly representations other cultures, races, or ethniticies is important.


 * Method:** Context Analysis. Watch 5 episodes of iCarly from multiple seasons and document the stereotypes being used in each episode and also whether they were portrayed in a positive or negative light. Also examine and document any patterns that are seen in how the characters of iCarly **and extras** use stereotypes throughout the episodes I view and also if the use of stereotypes become more or less prevelant as the seasons progress.


 * Expectations:** I expect to find stereotypes used throughout 3 of the 5 episodes I watch and also that the stereotypes being portrayed will be done so in a negative light. The patterns I expect to see that the stereotypes being used are suppose to serve as a form of humor for the audience **and the use of sterotypes becomes more frequent as the seasons progress.**

Rationale for why it's important to study stereotypes needs some work still, but this is a great idea for a research project-- and I like your explicit predictions about changes over time, too! You have the green light! GRADE A