Gaines
CRITERIA FOR ASSIGNMENTS
Knowledge Forms
Assignments:
Knowledge Forms for assigned
readings must be submitted on the designated due date.
Papers:
Each student will write papers
based upon the readings, topics, and issues covered during the preceding
sessions. Papers should be no longer than 600 words (less than 3 pages;
250 words per page double-spaced). Every assignment
must be presented with professionalism. All written work must be a
computer print-out (typed), double-spaced, organized, and have the author�s
name and page numbers on all pages. Staple all pages (no paper clips or
torn edges please). All papers must be written with correct citation
style. Please see the section below titled A SIMPLE METHOD FOR WRITING
A SHORT PAPER for a helpful way to organize ideas and write the final
paper.
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ALL DISCUSSIONS AND
PAPERS:
All
discussions and written work must give credit to authors and sources of
information.
Class
discussions and papers should demonstrate critical thinking and media literacy.
CRITICAL THINKING CRITERIA
MEDIA LITERACY CRITERIA
Things to avoid:
Insulting the author, the media,
or the topic.
Giving opinions about the above
without relevant evidence.
A SIMPLE METHOD FOR
WRITING A SHORT PAPER
Choose a subject that is worthy
of analysis. Introduce the topic and explain its importance.
Describe the relevant aspects of the subject. Gather evidence from
readings, Knowledge Forms, notes, and discussions about data, methods, and
theories relevant to the topic and purpose of the assignment. Once this
material is organized and sources are acknowledged, a first draft of the body of the paper is ready.
Considering the inferential value of the information and evidence included in
this material, what conclusions can be drawn? These conclusions indicate the content of the
final summary section of the paper. The introduction to the paper can finally be
drawn from these two sections and will effectively orient a reader toward the
topic and purpose of the paper.