Text Based Research Paper On News Media + Annotated Bibliography.

In this unit, we have discussed current issues about the news media. Our readings have focused on the power of media multinationals and the dramatic changes that media has undergone. There has been a lot of criticism toward the role of news media and the influential power it has on society.

You will be writing a paper that starts with a question or problem related to our discussions on news media that requires collecting facts, opinions, and perspectives from various texts. You need to analyze the texts, identify grounds for grouping the textual components,and organize this textual material under one or more controlling themes. The purpose of this paper is to unravel or unfold a topic or question concerning news media’s effects on society to make it clearer to the readers and argue for a particular viewpoint or position based on this research.

The questions listed on page 662 can be used to help develop your research question, but you are not limited to these topics. It is also recommended that you reread the introduction to Chapter 21 as this will be helpful in developing your position.

You are required to synthesize the information from at least three outside sources. You may use the readings discussed in class for support for your paper, but you will still need an additional three outside sources. At least two of these outside sources must be from an online academic journal or book. Any information retrieved from the Internet must be credible and appropriate as discussed in class. Your paper should be in APA format and 4-6 pages in length excluding your reference page.

Procedure: • We will begin this unit with select readings from the Navigating America textbook. You will

need to analyze the reading material and begin developing your research question. • Next, we will focus on evaluating credible sources. You will research your topic using the Love

Library and provide a detailed annotated bibliography of the sources you read to prepare for this assignment.

• You will organize your paper based on the activity in class and develop a detailed outline of your paper.

• After writing the paper based on your outline and/or graphic organizer, we will have individual writing conferences to edit your paper.

• Finally, you will revise your paper and submit it to me on Blackboard’s Turn It In.

MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

Week 13 : 11/18 - 11/22

Week 13 : 11/25 - 11/29

Week 14 : 12/2 - 12/6

Week 15 : 12/9 - 12/13

Week 16 : 12/16 - 12/20

Bauder Ginsberg AP and Rogers

Research Question and Outline XXX XXX

Detailed Outline Due LIBRARY DAY Writing Instruction

Conferences WPA Review Paper 3 Due Annotated Bib Due

FINAL 8:00 - 10:00 bring a blue book

Text Based Research Paper News Media

CONTENT ORGANIZATION LANGUAGE FORMAT

A

The paper responds clearly and appropriately to the prompt. The author addresses a topic specific to news media and develops a strong claim. The author uses effective and appropriate support for his argument. ! ! ! 60-75

The argument was constructed in a clear and logical manner. The organization supports the argument and is focused on ideas. Paragraphs are developed with appropriate synthesizing techniques. ! ! 37-45

The author uses formal academic language throughout the paper. There are no distracting grammatical errors. Appropriate word choice is employed and a sophisticated variety of sentence structures is used. ! ! 13-15

Sources are both appropriate to the topic and credible. Paper follows appropriate formatting guidelines and citations meet APA standards. The essay meets the required page limit with an appropriate Works Cited page.! 13-15

B

The paper addresses the prompt adequately. There is a controlling claim that is supported with textual examples and details, though some may be ill- chosen.!! ! ! 45-60

The structure of the argument is functional. It may focus on ideas, but in a basic manner. Paragraphs are developed enough to meet the needs of the analysis.! ! ! 28-36

The author uses a formal tone. Sentence structures are varied, but tend to be basic. There are few grammatical errors that are noticeable, but aren't distracting. ! ! 10-12

In general, APA guidelines are followed and sources appear to be credible. There are minor errors in formatting standards.

! ! 10-12

C The prompt is not adequately addressed. The analysis is unclear and there isn't a lot of textual support to strengthen the argument.! 30-45

The structure is difficult to follow. It may be organized by authors instead of ideas. Paragraphs need further development.! 19-27

The author has difficulty with sentence coordination and appropriate word choice. There are quite a few distracting errors present. ! 7-9

There is an attempt to follow APA guidelines, but there are numerous errors in the in-text citations and the reference page. ! ! 7-9

D There is an attempt to address the prompt, but the analysis is unclear and confusing. Few areas of textual support. ! 15-30

The structure of the essay is forced and formulaic. The author's paragraph development is confused or simplistic. ! ! 10-18

Grammar and mechanics are very poor and interfere with the reader's understanding.

! ! 4-6

APA guidelines were not met. Sources were ill chosen.

! ! 4-6

F

The writer's attempt to address the prompt reflects confusion. Analysis is underdeveloped and lacks textual support. ! ! ! ! 0-15

There is no clear organizational pattern or it is too difficult to follow. There needs to be much more development throughout the essay. ! ! 0-9

There is an accumulation of distracting mechanical and grammatical errors. Difficult to read.

! ! ! ! 0-3

The essay lacks outside sources entirely or there is no attempt to document sources.

! ! 0-3

/75 /45 /15 /15

Total : /150