“Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose.”
(Zora Neale Hurston)
OBJECTIVES
One of the primary goals of a college education is to learn how to properly use academic
resources to generate new knowledge and insights about the world in which we live. As a 100-
level college course, this assignment is designed to introduce you to the world of academic
research by allowing you to demonstrate that you have the ability and skills to conduct such
research on your own.
GUIDELINES
This first assignment, then, asks you to illustrate you knowledge and understanding of
academic research by writing a brief literature review (2-3 pages, not including title page,
abstract, or references) on any topic specifically related to any topic in the field of media
communication.
You will select one (01) scholarly research article whose length is ten pages or more. Your
paper will then (1) briefly summarize and review the main points of the article, (b) critically
analyze the article using at least two (02) specific concepts or ideas from our course readings,
and (c) conclude with your own thoughts and feeling about the importance and/or relevance
of the reading to the course.
As discussed in class, using the research databases provided by the college library should
provide you with a wealth of information from which to choose. If you are not sure if the
article you have selected is appropriate for this assignment, please email me for confirmation.
GRADING
To receive the full 50 points for this assignment, you must attach one printed copy of the
article that you reviewed. Your grade will consist of how well you summarize the article,
analyze the article, and provide your own opinions regarding the article your have analyzed.
All papers should be written and formatted according to the APA style guide. This assignment
is due by the beginning of class on February 20.
(Zora Neale Hurston)
OBJECTIVES
One of the primary goals of a college education is to learn how to properly use academic
resources to generate new knowledge and insights about the world in which we live. As a 100-
level college course, this assignment is designed to introduce you to the world of academic
research by allowing you to demonstrate that you have the ability and skills to conduct such
research on your own.
GUIDELINES
This first assignment, then, asks you to illustrate you knowledge and understanding of
academic research by writing a brief literature review (2-3 pages, not including title page,
abstract, or references) on any topic specifically related to any topic in the field of media
communication.
You will select one (01) scholarly research article whose length is ten pages or more. Your
paper will then (1) briefly summarize and review the main points of the article, (b) critically
analyze the article using at least two (02) specific concepts or ideas from our course readings,
and (c) conclude with your own thoughts and feeling about the importance and/or relevance
of the reading to the course.
As discussed in class, using the research databases provided by the college library should
provide you with a wealth of information from which to choose. If you are not sure if the
article you have selected is appropriate for this assignment, please email me for confirmation.
GRADING
To receive the full 50 points for this assignment, you must attach one printed copy of the
article that you reviewed. Your grade will consist of how well you summarize the article,
analyze the article, and provide your own opinions regarding the article your have analyzed.
All papers should be written and formatted according to the APA style guide. This assignment
is due by the beginning of class on February 20.
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