1. Spring 2012 Session 12 Dr. Alma Kadragic

2. Tonight’s program Presentations from Teams 1, 2, 3 on whatever they have selected Discussion of Arab Media Forum

3. Format for all stories 12 pt Calibri or Arial font Single space; double space between paragraphs No indenting for paragraphs No bold letters Title same size as text Full name at top of paper Make sure computer set left to right, not right to left

4. Topics for Final Essay Select one of these and develop the argument using references and some of the theories you’ve studied; use examples from current journalism: Being objective in journalism is impossible Social media has changed everything about journalism The print press can’t survive beyond the 21 st century There is no future for investigative journalism Press freedom is growing/or not growing worldwide Tabloidization is taking over the media

5. Evaluating the Final Essay Rubric for Final Essay40 points maximum Topic and approach of essay are logically explained in opening section 10 Relevant examples of today’s journalism are used to back up the main argument of the essay 10 – at least 3 examples 5-7 sources are used to back up main argument and discussion of examples of journalism 10 Literature review covers subject3 Grammar, spelling, proofreading are competent3 In-text citations, References (only) follow Harvard style (no footnotes) 4

6. Template for Final Essay Construction of Report4000 words maximum Opening section: introduces topic/argument and briefly indicates direction of the report Several paragraphs: 500-700 words Literature review of relevant sourcesSeveral paragraphs: 500-800 words Description and analysis of at least 3 examples from current journalism to develop the argument Several paragraphs: 500 words per example/1500 words at least Sources used as references discussed – they may be included in section above to analyze examples of journalism Several paragraphs: 500-800 words What does it all mean – final sectionSeveral paragraphs: 300-500 words Submit First Draft to TurnitinEmail receipt along with report Email First Draft as Word attachmentDeadline 6pm Monday, May 7 Draft will be returned by end of week; final version due May 30; June 15 if working with Karen New Turnitin receipt required with Final Version

7. Schedule for rest of semester Monday, May 15 - first draft of Essay due by 6 pm; work with Karen on it; she will see you Week of May 29 Friday, June 15 – final essay FINAL DUE DATE – No excuses Summer MMC classes start Tuesday, June 12, with MMC 912 Legal & Ethical Issues and Thursday, June 14 with MMC 915 Design & Desktop Publishing

8. MMC911 Introduction to News Writing That’s it for 911!