The research paper is the first in two separate projects this semester that are related by topic.
\nYou will choose a topic to explore through this semester, and these major projects will seek to
\nexamine this topic in a different way, all providing opportunities to demonstrate many of the
\ncritical competencies of this course.
\nThe goal of this research paper is for you to demonstrate that you can 1) craft a narrow topic for a
\npaper, 2) organize it logically, 3) use valid research to explain and support your arguments, and 4)
\ncan write clearly, with few grammatical errors. ALL TOPICS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE
\nPROFESSOR OF THE CLASS. Since this is often the most difficult decision for students, and since it
\nis not easy to discuss via email, I am available by phone or Zoom meeting to discuss your topics
\nwith you. Carefully consider what aspect of media or current events you would like to focus on
\nthis semester. I cannot choose a topic for you, but I can help you find one (the sooner the better).
\nYour research paper must
\n1) be at least four FULL pages in length (this does not include the cover sheet or the final
\nReferences page).
\n2) include at least TWO valid citations for each main point (total six to eight separate sources
\ndepending on number of main points) to provide evidence and explanation for your point.
\nAT LEAST TWO OF THE SOURCES USED FOR YOUR PAPER MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE
\nMERCY DATABASES.
\n3) Your paper should include at least one example, statistic, or quotation\/paraphrase as
\nevidence.
\n4) Each article used as evidence should be cited within the body of the paper (in-text) with a
\nfull citation on the final (References) page. Use APA citation format for your papers this
\nsemester. You do not need to include an abstract or a list of contents.
\n5) The rubrics (grade weighting) used to grade this paper are contained on the following
\npage. You should read through these rubrics before submitting your paper to be sure that
\nyou respond to the requirements of the paper.<\/p>\n
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