Instructions for the media article Please select a topic that is different from the one selected for your group presentation. It may be a current issue Research the question or topic using a variety of social science sources. The purpose of this assignment is to enable you to research a topic or question in depth and write about it for a general audience. The emphasis here is on your research skills and the clarity of your writing. Imagine an audience that is relatively knowledgeable but does not necessarily know much about your chosen issue. Your task is to interest your readers in the issue and inform them about it using social science sources. To engage your readers and illuminate the issues, you can also refer to any or all of: your own experience, recent events, media sources, arts, etc. You must reference all sources. You can decide how best to do this. Please do not undertake any interviews, questionnaires or other primary research. Advice for the media article Please use the first person in your writing where relevant. Please avoid excessive jargon or overly complicated sentences. Structure your article in this way: o Include a relevant title of your choice. This should be clear and engaging. o Start with an introduction that attracts the readers attention and tells the reader what the article will be about and why it matters. o Include subheadings to guide your reader. Around 4 or 5 subheadings including a closing section will probably work well. o Include a closing section that ties your thoughts together. o At the end, include a list of references you used in your article. You are free to use personal experience to illustrate an issue or add to your argument however, ensure you think critically about how much you can conclude from your own experience and think about where other peoples experiences may differ from your own.We suggest you use at least five academic social science sources (e.g. journal articles, academic books/chapters).You are also welcome to use nonacademic social science sources (e.g. research-informed blogs, reports, podcasts, etc). However, do engage critically with these sources and ensure you are clear about the status of your source and the reliability of the evidence. For this reason, we suggest you read a smaller number of sources thoughtfully and in depth, rather than including a large number of sources.
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