media portrayals and how those ideas manifest into everyday consciousness

1. Introduction – 2-3 paragraphs, giving background information, the 3 bullet points you intend to make toward the point your intend to make, and the reason that point is important
2. Point #1 – giving cited (academic) resources – detailing why this point is important
3. Point #2 – giving cited (academic) resources – detailing why this point is important
4. Point #3 – giving cited (academic) resources – detailing why this point is important
5. Conclusion – what is the reason your points and topic are important, what new information was available in your points, remind your audience why caring is important
6. Comparison/Contrast – how does your topic compare/contrast to the past or the current field? Has it changed over the decades? If so, how?
   1. Utilize Standpoint Theory and/or Muted Group Theory – does your topic involve either theory? Would it be different if it were told from a different standpoint or from a different member of the discussion?
   2. Create your own research – can your topic be measured by today’s opinions? You can do a FB, Twitter, or Instagram poll to take a snapshot of how others respond to your topic. 
   3. Quotes from sources – research primary (those directly involved) and secondary (those reporting on those directly involved) sources for quotes relating to your topic
   4. Comparison to similar topics – are there similar events with different gendered players that had different results

Approved news sources

• Associated Press - https://www.ap.org/en-us/ 
• NPR - https://www.npr.org/ 
• BBC - http://www.bbc.com/
• Christian Science Monitor - https://www.csmonitor.com/
• Reuters – www.reuters.com
• The Economist – www.economist.com 
• Time – www.time.com
• National Geographic – www.nationalgeographic.com 

Research Paper Requirement

Minimum 6 pages of content – Times New Roman font, 12 points, double-spaced