COM345: Media Writing for Communications

Final Project Prep

In preparation for your Final Project, begin researching magazines—in print or online—that interest you. Select one or two feature stories that would be good models for your Final Project. You may choose to write a Feature Story that will add to what has already been written, or you may be inspired to write on a different topic. Write a proposal (one to two pages) that includes what you think is known about the topic, what you think may be new, explain how you will research it (electronic resources, interview key subjects, etc.), address who your audience is, and discuss what your writing style, tone, etc. will be. Include a list of sources you may need to write your Feature Story, and provide a summary for each source (one page).

The paper must be two to three pages in length (excluding title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least two scholarly sources (at least one of which must be found in the Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your claims and sub claims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center.