Media Reflection Assignment – Due November 13th, 2019 – 10% of Final GradeIn lieu of our class meeting on November 13th you will complete a reflection assignment that considers the ways in which a current policy issue related to the course has been portrayed in the media. To do so, you will identify a current article in a credible news source and write a 500-750 word response. Be sure to support specific claims of fact in your analysis with supporting evidence. All references should be properly cited using APA 6th Ed. formatting, including use of direct quotes.**Please include a copy of the article you have selected with your submission. This can be attached as a PDF or pasted at the end of your Word document**Your response should:- Briefly summarize the article.- Consider how assigned readings and class discussions relate to the content of the article and the issue discussed.- Analyze how the author(s) portray the issue, including relevant stakeholders, public discourses, official discourses, and policy responses / implications presented (or lack thereof).In completed your response, you might consider the following:- The ideological stance or position of the author / the publication.- The language or terminology used by the author(s).- Did the piece contribute to your understanding of the issue and, if so, how?- How does the piece relate to your own experiences or views on the issue(s) being discussed?- Does the piece omit key aspects of the discourse around the issue? Which aspects are being excluded and why?These are by no means an exhaustive list of possible elements to include in your analysis and are not required to complete the assignment.RubricMedia Reflection AssignmentMedia Reflection AssignmentCriteria Ratings PtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Relevance of Article and Summary- Relevance of selected article to policy issue in the course.- Quality of article (recent publication, credible source).- Summary of issue and main points and link to course topic(s).3.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks3.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis- Analysis of how the issue is portrayed by the author(s).- Use of supporting evidence including possible links to course readings / class discussions.- Consideration of relevant stakeholders, including whose perspectives have been included in the piece and whose are absent.- Analysis of potential policy implications and responses.- Possible consideration of ideological stance of the author(s) and publication; language / terminology used; contribution to understanding of the issue; relation to own experiences / views.4.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks4.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Format, Organization, Style- Appropriate structure including use or paragraphs and topic sentences.- Use of clear, coherent and error-free sentences.- Use of APA 6th Ed. citations and references.- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, word use.3.0 ptsFull Marks0.0 ptsNo Marks3.0 ptsTotal Points: 10.0
