This was the feedback fron the professor after submitting. (Paul Thomas formatted: highlighted)
Adding the original instructions and my previously submitted copy.
Students will conduct a research project in which they critically analyze how the above chosen issue is presented in the mainstream media, and write in a workshop format (multiple drafts, conferencing) an 8-10 page essay using APA format (see link above and student resources provided) detailing how well or not the media has presented the research. See APA Sample 7e 2024. NOTE: This cited essays is primarily a critical analysis of media coverage, and not simply an essay on your chosen education topic. The essay should include the following major sections: opening, literature review, media coverage, relationship between research and media, and closing/conclusion.
For 8-10 pages, a proposed structure:
Opening – about 1 page (2-4 paragraphs); be sure to include essay focus on media
literature review – 2 pages; focus on *patterns* in the sources (write about your topics, not the sources); must be fully cited (prefer synthesis and avoid presenting one source at a time) and address all scholarly sources included in references
media analysis – 2 pages; focus on *patterns* in the media and include several examples; directly identify media outlets and journalists
media evaluation (identify if media claims are valid or not) – 2 pages; this is the most important goal of the essay so evaluate the media coverage by implementing your knowledge of the scholarship (do not refer to “research” or “sources”); must be fully cited
closing/conclusion – about 1 page (2-4 paragraphs); must emphasize essay focus, media analysis
You MUST follow APA guidelines; please refer to this SAMPLE.
And please review this CHECKLIST.
