Assignment Description:
For the final paper assignment, you will write a research paper using the abstract and the annotated bibliography that you submitted earlier as the basis.
The minimum requirements of the paper are having a clear thesis statement, a well-organized structure, and a critical analysis of the cited scholarly sources.
While it is acceptable to use academic references from a variety of disciplines, please ensure that the analysis is conducted from a communication and culture perspective. For instance, if you are analyzing the impact of social media on youth culture. Marketing or consumer psychology-based research would not be the first choice.
The paper should also follow the APA Formatting and Style Guide (7th Edition) for both in-text citations and the reference list. Please follow these best practices to get your references properly integrated into your writing.
The expected length of the final paper, excluding references, is 3,000 words. There will be no penalty if the main body of your paper is between 2,700 and 3,600 words.
The final paper will use the following rubric.
Quality of Argument/Analysis (10 points): To achieve excellent level, the paper needs to: “The submission accurately presents the proposed project. Readers will get a clear idea about the theoretical points to be discussed.”
Link to Communication Theories (10 points): To achieve excellent level, the paper needs to: “The submission demonstrates an excellent mastery of course materials and the overall argument has been constructed via critically engaging with course content.”
Quality of References (5 points): “The references are highly relevant to the topic and come from a wide variety of reliable sources. They provide strong support for the arguments presented and demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject matter. Their integration into the argumentative flow has been accomplished with skill.”
Overall Quality of Writing/Organization (5 points): “The writing is clear, concise, and compelling. The organization is effective and innovative. There are very few errors in language, grammar, punctuation, or citation style that affect the meaning or credibility of the content.”
* I have attached a final paper abstract as well as an annotated bibliography for reference. Please include the 5 sources from the annotated bibliography in the final paper, and add 2 more.
