Communication analysis essay

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 the cultural communication module.

(Unit1)

Analysis 2: Use of one concept from risk and crisis module. (Unit 2)

Analysis 3: Use of one concept from cultural, strategic, and social media. (Unit 3)

The Guidelines

Five paragraphs

 Introduction

 Description

 Interpretation

 Evaluation

 Conclusion

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

Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.)

Margins: 1” on all sides

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

Paragraph #2 – Interpretation of the issue (citations)

Paragraph #3 – Evaluation of the issue (citations)

Conclusion

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

The Grammar

Page header: Last name and first name

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 referneces page will receive

an automatic zero.

 Five sources are required.

 Watch this Video [2] for additional helpful information.

 Each source must be assessed using the CRAAP assessment. And, each attribute must

include reasoning.

 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.