For this assignment, you will find a current article about an event/issue that is in the news. Your best source for these articles is news.google.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

The article must relate to a concept we have discussed in the class up through Ch. 3 only.

To earn full credit, follow these instructions:

• Write 2-3 pages about the event and how it specifically relates to the course
• Write 1/2 page maximum summarizing the article
• In the remaining 1.5 pages, demonstrate your understanding of how the event connects to the course
  • Use theories and vocabulary found in the textbook
  • Discuss controversies about your chosen topic (if applicable)
  • Explore new research in the discipline (if applicable)
• Provide a reference page
  • Full APA entry for the textbook (it’s on my syllabus!)
  • Full APA entry for your article (however, you do not need to attach the article)
• Use in-text citations for the textbook and format them according to APA guidelines. Every single sentence that is not your own idea must have a citation at the end! You do not need to use citations for your article, but do NOT plagiarize. Please refer to the plagiarism tutorial in Module 0 if you are unfamiliar with how to do this.
• Avoid informal language. Use an academic, formal tone.
• Use direct quotes very sparingly. It is best to paraphrase more often and cite the source properly using APA formatted in-text citations.
• Use the abbreviated APA paper template in this Module

I always grade papers using the following breakdown – 60% content, 20% organization/style, 20% grammar/mechanics/APA.

Enjoy the assignment!