Assignment - Mainstream media and HIV/AIDS

Critical analysis is a vital part of learning. The goal of this assignment is to help you practice your skills in reading mainstream media articles and being able to critically evaluate it as a source of information.

Your analysis of the article should exhibit careful thought, logical reasoning and provide evidence for your answers. Each post should be at least two well-developed paragraphs (approximately 4-6 sentences each minimum). Use correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Identify an article released by the mainstream media to the general public that discusses HIV/AIDS. Example of an article is Botswana HIV Aids Deaths Decline

(Links to an external site.) (https://allafrica.com/stories/201810030288.html)

. You may NOT choose this article.

1. Identify which levels of the Socio-Ecological Model are being addressed

2. Identify which levels of the Socio-Ecological Model not addressed

3. In what ways might this article lead to stigma and discrimination that places a person or group at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS?

4. Provide a written opinion on the how this article positively, negatively, or even excludes information that contributes to the stemming of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

· Any written assignment must be in the student’s voice. The use of lengthy quotes or lists obtained from resources are not acceptable. If you feel you need to use quotes make sure they are brief and in APA format.

· Due: Sunday by 11:59 pm

· Upload: .doc or .pdf only

· Expectations: I expect a 1 -2 page paper (double spaced) plus references.