Communication assignment

Analysis Papers Using D.I.E. Framework

The point of the analysis papers is twofold.

1. Show me that you can take a class concept and apply it to real day relevance.

2. Show me that you can evaluate and determine a credible source of information.

For this class we will follow is called the D.I.E. Framework. Describe, Interpret, and

Evaluate. You must describe and define the concept that you have chosen to use. What’s your

concept? Put it into your own words. What is the object of this concept? In what kinds of situation

might we find this concept? You must then interpret your concept with a real world example.

Find an example that really highlights the concept you have chosen. What are possible

explanations for this example? Bring the concept to life by highlighting the example you’ve

found. How do the two things relate to each other? Finally, you must evaluate your concept and

example. Bring in the experts. What do they say about the example you’re using? Where is the

controversy? What is the conflict or dilemma?

You will be writing three analysis paper this semester.

Analysis 1: Use of one concept from Unit 1. (Modules 1-7)

Analysis 2: Use of one concept from Unit 2. (Modules 8-15)

Analysis 3: Use of one concept from Unit 3. (Modules 16-23)

The Guidelines

Five paragraphs

 Introduction (3-5 sentences)

 Description

 Interpretation

 Evaluation

 Conclusion (3-5 sentences)

Page length: 2 pages (no more, no less)

Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.)

Margins: 1” on all sides

Double spaced

Papers must be submitted as a PDF or Word Doc.

The Structure

Introduction

Introduce the concept and example (highlight it)

Preview of the body of the paper (what is going to be discussed?)

Body

Paragraph #1 – Description of the issue (in-text citations if necessary)

Paragraph #2 – Interpretation of the issue (in-text citations)

Paragraph #3 – Evaluation of the issue (in-text citations)

Conclusion

Summary of Case. What did you discuss in your paper? No new info!

The Grammar

Page header: Last name and first name (no need for cover page)

Significantly limit use of first person voice

Author’s point of view (“It’s times like these when I thought my father…”) To Kill A

Mockingbird

Absolutely no second person voice

Narrative (“You must be the change you see in the world”) Mahatma Gandhi

Absolutely no contractions (isn’t, didn’t, weren’t, won’t, etc.)

You are allowed a single quote of no more than 10 words.

The Sources

 APA style is mandatory. Papers without references and/or references page will receive

an automatic zero.

 Five sources are required.

 Watch this Video [2 posted in Top Hat] for additional helpful information.

 Each source must be assessed using the CRAAP assessment.

 Academic reminders: There is such a thing as self-plagiarism. You may not use a paper

from another class. You may not copy and paste (or re-do or re-use) the CRAAP method

from one paper to another. If the same sources are used make sure to change the language

and the CRAAP criteria. It should never be completely the same.