Research paper (worth 30 points): DUE 2 p.m. Feb. 22 Write a research
paper arti
Research paper (worth 30 points): DUE 2 p.m. Feb. 22Write a research paper articulating
the historic figure’s overall impact on journalism during their lifetime and examining what
modern journalists can learn from this person. The paper should NOT be a biography filled
with every detail of the person’s professional and personal life. Instead, students should
examine scholarly research, the figure’s own works, and other credible sources to make a
case for the person’s primary contribution to journalism and, when relevant, to society. The
paper also should address what lessons modern journalists can learn from the historic
figure’s work.The paper should be 5-7 pages, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, and 12
pt font, excluding the cover page and reference page.This is a research paper that should
contain an introduction with a thesis. The thesis should be supported by information and
evidence presented within the body of the paper. A conclusion reinforcing the thesis also is
required.The paper should be supported by at least FOUR credible outside sources. The
textbook and course readings should be included when relevant but DO NOT count toward
the FOUR sources. Of these FOUR sources, THREE must be scholarly (books written and
published by academic presses, scholarly journal articles) and ONE must be written or
recorded by the historic figure (i.e. their work or reflection on their work).The paper should
follow APA Style for the cover sheet, page numbering, in-text citations, and the Reference
page. APA Style refers to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association,
Seventh Edition (2020). (More information can be found through the NIU library, the NIU
Writing Center, and online resources).All information taken from other sources (including
the textbook and course readings), paraphrased or word-for-word, must be properly
attributed through in-text citation and listing the source on the Reference list. Failure to
properly cite information is plagiarism, including leaving out in-text citations, leaving out a
source from the reference list, not listing any sources (in-text and/or on the reference
page), failing to properly paraphrase, failing to use quotation marks for direct quotes,
and/or attributing information to the wrong source. See the syllabus for additional
information regarding academic misconduct.Upload completed paper to Blackboard by 2
p.m., Feb. 22.