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Assignment 2: Position Paper Two – Media and Society
Due Week 10 and worth 250 points
This is the second of two (2) position papers based on the
following scenario to be completed in this course.
Imagine that you are running for a state office (e.g., governor,
senator, or representative) and you have to prepare a position
paper for a debate on controversial issues in the news. (Select
one (1) of the topics addressed in Weeks 5-9 of this class.) You
will want your position paper to demonstrate critical thinking,
sound logic, valid claims, personal passion, and credible
support that is cited correctly because the paper will be
provided to the news media before the debate and will be
scrutinized by the media and reported on regarding these
criteria. Your professor will serve as your close advisor whose
job is to review the paper and provide feedback to you on the
paper’s strengths and weaknesses.
Write a two to three (2-3) page (700 to 1,200 words) paper in
which you:
Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first
paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your
reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will
cover. (It’s important to grab the audience’s interest and inform
them of what the main and support points are.)
Provide three or four (3-4) major points to support your thesis
statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.)
Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an
expected argument against your view.
Organized arguments and support for claims effectively.
Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical
thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims,
and credible support for the claims.
Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in
addition to the text) about current events, which have been
published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the
position paper. (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.)
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving
mass media and society.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
media and society.
Write clearly and concisely about media and society using
proper writing mechanics.
Note: Depending on the student’s topic selection, the outcome
measured might include one of the following:
Evaluate the appropriateness of various media forms for
different audiences.
Analyze selected legal issues and policy regulations pertaining
to the media.
Determine how new forms of technology impact first
amendment rights
Analyze various issues affecting the media business.
Evaluate the effects of new forms of media (e.g., online
services) on social interactions.
Evaluate the effects of the digital information expansion /
explosion on society.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality,
logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing
skills, using the following rubric.
Click
here
to view the grading rubric.
Points: 250
Assignment 2: Position Paper Two – Media and Society
Criteria
Unacceptable
Below 60% F
Meets Minimum Expectations
60-69% D
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
1. Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first
paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your
reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will
cover.
Weight: 5%
Did not submit or incompletely introduced your position using a
thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote,
question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview
of the main points you will cover.
Insufficiently introduced your position using a thesis statement
in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic
from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points
you will cover.
Partially introduced your position using a thesis statement in
the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from
your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you
will cover.
Satisfactorily introduced your position using a thesis statement
in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic
from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points
you will cover.
Thoroughly introduced your position using a thesis statement in
the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from
your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you
will cover.
2. Provide three or four (3-4) major points to support your
thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.)
Weight: 40%
Did not submit or incompletely provided (3-4) major points to
support your thesis statement.
Insufficiently provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis
statement.
Partially provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis
statement.
Satisfactorily provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis
statement.
Thoroughly provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis
statement.
3. Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer
an expected argument against your view. Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) paragraph in
which you identify and answer an expected argument against
your view.
Insufficiently provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify
and answer an expected argument against your view.
Partially provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and
answer an expected argument against your view.
Satisfactorily provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify
and answer an expected argument against your view.
Thoroughly provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify
and answer an expected argument against your view.
4. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
Weight: 15%
Did not submit or incompletely organized arguments and did not
submit or incompletely supported your claims effectively.
Insufficiently organized arguments and insufficiently supported
your claims effectively.
Partially organized arguments and partially supported your
claims effectively.
Satisfactorily organized arguments and satisfactorily supported
your claims effectively.
Thoroughly organized arguments and thoroughly supported your
claims effectively.
5. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical
thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims,
and credible support for the claims.
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or incompletely demonstrated personal passion
for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language,
sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.
Insufficiently demonstrated personal passion for your position
and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic,
valid claims, and credible support for the claims.
Partially demonstrated personal passion for your position and
critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid
claims, and credible support for the claims.
Satisfactorily demonstrated personal passion for your position
and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic,
valid claims, and credible support for the claims.
Thoroughly demonstrated personal passion for your position and
critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid
claims, and credible support for the claims.
6. Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in
addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been
published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the
position paper.
Weight: 5%
No references provided
Does not meet the required number of references; all references
poor quality choices.
Does not meet the required number of references; some
references poor quality choices.
Meets number of required references; all references high quality
choices.
Exceeds number of required references; all references high
quality choices.
7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements.
Weight: 10%
More than 8 errors present
7-8 errors present
5-6 errors present
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present

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Assignment 2 Position Paper Two – Media and Society Due Week 10 a.docx

  • 1. Assignment 2: Position Paper Two – Media and Society Due Week 10 and worth 250 points This is the second of two (2) position papers based on the following scenario to be completed in this course. Imagine that you are running for a state office (e.g., governor, senator, or representative) and you have to prepare a position paper for a debate on controversial issues in the news. (Select one (1) of the topics addressed in Weeks 5-9 of this class.) You will want your position paper to demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly because the paper will be provided to the news media before the debate and will be scrutinized by the media and reported on regarding these criteria. Your professor will serve as your close advisor whose job is to review the paper and provide feedback to you on the paper’s strengths and weaknesses. Write a two to three (2-3) page (700 to 1,200 words) paper in which you: Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. (It’s important to grab the audience’s interest and inform them of what the main and support points are.) Provide three or four (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.) Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Organized arguments and support for claims effectively. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in addition to the text) about current events, which have been published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the position paper. (Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.)
  • 2. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving mass media and society. Use technology and information resources to research issues in media and society. Write clearly and concisely about media and society using proper writing mechanics. Note: Depending on the student’s topic selection, the outcome measured might include one of the following: Evaluate the appropriateness of various media forms for different audiences. Analyze selected legal issues and policy regulations pertaining to the media. Determine how new forms of technology impact first amendment rights Analyze various issues affecting the media business. Evaluate the effects of new forms of media (e.g., online services) on social interactions. Evaluate the effects of the digital information expansion / explosion on society. Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric. Click here to view the grading rubric.
  • 3. Points: 250 Assignment 2: Position Paper Two – Media and Society Criteria Unacceptable Below 60% F Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D Fair 70-79% C Proficient 80-89% B Exemplary 90-100% A 1. Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. Weight: 5% Did not submit or incompletely introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. Insufficiently introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. Partially introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover.
  • 4. Satisfactorily introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. Thoroughly introduced your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. 2. Provide three or four (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.) Weight: 40% Did not submit or incompletely provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. Insufficiently provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. Partially provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. Satisfactorily provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. Thoroughly provided (3-4) major points to support your thesis statement. 3. Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Weight: 15% Did not submit or incompletely provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Insufficiently provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Partially provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Satisfactorily provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. Thoroughly provided one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view. 4. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively. Weight: 15%
  • 5. Did not submit or incompletely organized arguments and did not submit or incompletely supported your claims effectively. Insufficiently organized arguments and insufficiently supported your claims effectively. Partially organized arguments and partially supported your claims effectively. Satisfactorily organized arguments and satisfactorily supported your claims effectively. Thoroughly organized arguments and thoroughly supported your claims effectively. 5. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. Weight: 10% Did not submit or incompletely demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. Insufficiently demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. Partially demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. Satisfactorily demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. Thoroughly demonstrated personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims. 6. Provide two to three (2-3) credible and reliable references (in addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the position paper. Weight: 5% No references provided
  • 6. Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices. 7. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements. Weight: 10% More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present