1) Research topic is clearly defined and writing is clear, concise,  with limited grammatical errors, and written in proper APA format.  Includes a title page, abstract and reference page. (5 points

1) Research topic is clearly defined and writing is clear, concise,  with limited grammatical errors, and written in proper APA format.  Includes a title page, abstract and reference page. (5 points possible)

2) Research topic is significantly linked to concepts related to the  textbook and examples are used to explain or clarify such concepts, ex:  emotive/euphemistic language, beliefs, knowledge, etc.

3) Media Analysis contains 8 to 10 media sources and proper citations are applied throughout paper with a correctly completed reference page.

4) You bring a printed rough draft to class on the assigned  due date and you must be present to receive these points