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Part 2: Literature Review/Final Paper (50 points)

· 5-6 pages  

· Use APA style throughout  

· Discuss ONE theory in depth  

· Use your outline from Week 8 as a guide. Your paper should include:  o General information about the theory such as a summary of what the theory says and a brief history of how it was developed o an in-depth discussion of each of the main concepts and terms in the theory, using multiple sources to flesh out each concept  o A discussion of the theoretical challenges or critiques that scholars have presented (Hint: Look at the back of the chapter you’re using and find the article the textbook authors are citing when they discuss critiques of the theory.)  

· Cite at least five (5) reputable, peer-reviewed books or communication journals/research articles.  o You may cite your textbook, but it does not count as one of your five sources.  o No more than two (2) sources may be older than 1996  

· Synthesize your sources. Remember that you are using them to support a point  you are making about a key concept or term, what it means, and how it relates to  other concepts or terms; you are NOT summarizing the sources.  

· Literature Review should be well-organized and follow academic essay format  

· SUBMIT: One Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file containing your paper and a  References page in APA style. Your References page, cover page (not required), etc. do not count toward your 5-6 pages.  