Order Number |
6573453492 |
Type of Project |
ESSAY |
Writer Level |
PHD VERIFIED |
Format |
APA |
Academic Sources |
10 |
Page Count |
3-12 PAGES |
Part 1 – Select Topic
Select one of the following issues (COVID-19 or Black Lives Matter or Conspiracy theories in general). Once selected, find one news article, video, or social media post related to your topic that you disagree with. Note that the piece must have been published by a thought leader or influencer.
Part 2a – Select Academic Empirical Article
Search for academic article that scientifically counters the argument set forth by the thought leader / influencer. Articles can be found via online communication journals, Internet searches, or via online databases such as Scholar’s Portal from the university library’s website. The article must have been published in 2010 and after. Do not use book reviews or reviews of the research (lit reviews). The purpose is to focus only on empirical research. Details to follow in subsequent lectures.
Part 2b – Objective
Read the article carefully and prepare a brief response to the following questions regarding the article:
What is the research question or hypothesis?
How was the study conducted (methodology)?
What were the major findings (results)?
What are the author’s implications of these findings (their conclusions)?
Part 3 – Argument
Following your answers to the questions in Part 2b, your job is to critically assess the article’s methodology as well as how its findings contribute to countering the thought leader / influencer’s published piece. If necessary, you should draw praise and/or criticisms to the methodology of the article while still acknowledging its weight in the scientific community in countering non-scientific narratives. Additionally, your argument should demonstrate your ability to apply course content.