Media Perspectives Paper* (30 points)
Many controversial issues in the field of sexuality have a rich history of research, debate, and cultural acceptance/ ridicule. Students are asked to select a problematic sexual behavior of their choice (covered in this course), select two distinct time periods OR two geographic locations, and provide a content analysis of media opinion coverage of this issue to compare norms, values, and cultural treatment of this problem. Students should contextualize their findings with a review of the treatments (both psychological and legal) of this problem in the time periods OR geographic sites they have selected. The paper should be written in APA format and be 15-18 pages long. It should include an introduction, approach review (reviewing the psychological and legal approach to the issue), methodology, findings, and comparative discussion & conclusion. A rubric, further resources, and paper template can be found at the end of the syllabus
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Media Perspectives Paper Rubric and Paper Template
30 Points 2 Points Effectively outlines a research question
2 Points Provides a comparative analysis of the media presentation of the sexuality problem across two distinct geographic regions or two clear points in time.
2 Points There is an introduction that explains key elements to paper and contains a guide for the reader of what to expect in a paper
2 Points There is a data sheet included with links to all of the media articles referenced with at least 10 articles per time period / geographic region
4 Points The paper provides a short literature review that details the sexual problem and a review of the treatments (both psychological and political) of the problem
3 Points The paper includes a clear and brief summary of the methods used
6 Points There is an analysis/findings section with at least 3 key themes driven from the media articles. Quotes are used to illustrate points
4 Points There is a thoughtful and insightful discussion, that connects findings to course / literature review concepts
3 Points There is a conclusion that summarizes the paper and the key take away points
2 Points This paper demonstrates appropriate structure, referencing skill, essay format, use of academic language and is an appropriate length.
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