COMM 1133 – Communication for Media Studies
Research File – 20%
DUE: Before 5:00pm Sunday, March 17 2024
PART 1 (15%):
Completing the Research File assignment is part of the planning stage of writing a research essay. The file has 2 parts.
The first step in the planning stage is choosing a topic, a task which I have undertaken. Choose one of the following topics for your research essay:
1. Is social media use bad for mental health?
2. What are the benefits of having a diverse workforce (in Canada)?
3. Is there a gut/brain connection?
You can assume that this will be an argumentative essay in which you answer the question by providing evidence from your sources.
The second step is finding and evaluating sources. You will conduct online research to find 3 credible sources in journals, newspapers and magazines. You cannot use Wikipedia. You will then complete a Source Worksheet for each source (3 x 5%) and submit them in 1 document in the appropriate dropbox on Brightspace.
For your sources, you must find:
One academic, peer-reviewed journal article
One credible non-academic source (newspaper articles, magazine articles, books, reports, etc)
One short, informational text from a credible website or periodical
Grading Rubric (for Source Worksheets)
Content (complete and correct): /12
Mechanics: /3
Total: /15
NOTE: Do not start writing your essay. This assignment is for preparation and practice purposes only. Source Worksheet *complete 1 source worksheet for each source*
Student Name: _________________________________ Section: _______
Research Topic: _____________________________________________________
Resource # ____ of 3
Author(s):
Title of article/chapter/Webpage:
Date published/last updated:
Page number(s):
Volume/Issue #:
URL:
Publication title in italics (newspaper/website/book/magazine/journal):
Publisher name:
City of publication:
Name of database (if applicable):
Date you accessed the information:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
What is this source about? What is the main argument or thesis? (1 mark)
Why do you trust this source? Consider the author(s)’ credentials and the reputation of the publication. (2 marks)
How is this article relevant to your topic? Is there specific evidence from the source that you would use to support your own ideas? If so, tell me about it and why you would use it. (2 marks)
NOTE: If the information is not available, type N/A.
If you do not provide a URL for your article that enables me to access your article, you will receive a zero for the worksheet.
Source Worksheet
Resource # ____ of 3
Author(s):
Title of article/chapter/Webpage:
Date published/last updated:
Page number(s):
Volume/Issue #:
URL:
Publication title in italics (newspaper/website/book/magazine/journal):
Publisher name:
City of publication:
Name of database (if applicable):
Date you accessed the information:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
What is this source about? What is the main argument or thesis? (1 mark)
Why do you trust this source? Consider the author(s)’ credentials and the reputation of the publication. (2 marks)
How is this article relevant to your topic? Is there specific evidence from the source that you would use to support your own ideas? If so, tell me about it and why you would use it. (2 marks)
NOTE: If the information is not available, type N/A.
If you do not provide a URL for your article that enables me to access your article, you will receive a zero for the worksheet.
Source Worksheet
Resource # ____ of 3
Author(s):
Title of article/chapter/Webpage:
Date published/last updated:
Page number(s):
Volume/Issue #:
URL:
Publication title in italics (newspaper/website/book/magazine/journal):
Publisher name:
City of publication:
Name of database (if applicable):
Date you accessed the information:
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
What is this source about? What is the main argument or thesis? (1 mark)
Why do you trust this source? Consider the author(s)’ credentials and the reputation of the publication. (2 marks)
How is this article relevant to your topic? Is there specific evidence from the source that you would use to support your own ideas? If so, tell me about it and why you would use it. (2 marks)
NOTE: If the information is not available, type N/A.
If you do not provide a URL for your article that enables me to access your article, you will receive a zero for the worksheet.
PART 2 (5%):
Compose a References page on which you list the 3 sources you found and evaluated in Part 1. Use APA documentation format: alphabetical order (according to author’s last name or title of article), entire page double-spaced, hanging indent of second and subsequent lines of each entry, consistent font size (14-point) throughout, no bolding, etc.
Grading Rubric:
Content: /2
Format: /2
Mechanics: /1
Total: /5
The post COMM 1133 – Communication for Media Studies
Research File – 20%
DUE: Before 5: appeared first on Scholars Hub Blog.
