Final assignment
Option 2: Research & discuss a current controversy in media.
What is a current controversial issue related to media that you are curious or passionate about? Here is your chance to research a controversy, accurately explain the

various perspectives (at least 2 sides), and articulate your current stance on the issue.
Suggested topics from which to choose:
•    journalists embedded with troops
•    shield laws for journalists
•    journalists as spokespeople for products (or political candidates or political initiatives)
•    video game regulations
•    film ratings systems
•    tv ratings systems
•    internet censorship/controls
•    companies tracking buying habits & targeting consumers
•    limits/regulations of advertising to children
•    Wikileaks
•    Snowden leaking NSA details
•    any other idea you generate
•    Questions to answer:
Why did you select this topic? Please identify a specific concept/theory we covered in class (either from our Hanson textbook OR additional assigned reading) that

prompted your interest in learning about this controversy.
What are the various perspectives involved in this controversial issue?
How does this issue directly (or indirectly) impact you?
After researching this issue, where do you stand? Why?
Include at least 3 credible, quality outside source citations as part of your assignment (using APA citation style).
Format
If you select option one or option two, your assignment should be 3-4 pages double-spaced. If you plan to submit an assignment as something other than written paper,

you have some options: a PowerPoint presentation, a short video file (approximately 3-4 minutes), a short audio file (approximately 3-4 minutes), a longish comic strip

(tiff, jpeg, etc.), any combination of the options I’ve listed, or other ideas (please contact me ahead of time if you choose this “other ideas” option).
Please contact me with any questions.
Rubric
Final Paper Rubric
Final Paper Rubric
Criteria    Ratings    Pts
Overall assignment parameters met
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175 pts
Format requirements met        10 pts
College-level writing
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15 pts
Total Points: 200