AP/COMN 2700 SU MEDIA, CULTURE AND SOCIETY

MINOR ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS

You are to pick a topic of your choice within the range of themes treated in this course (see syllabus). Write a 5 page minor outline to prepare for your major essay.

The outline must consist of two parts. Part I (3-4 pages) should a) briefly explain the rationale/s of your choice; b) indicate which theoretical perspective you will use to explore your topic and c) offer a tentative thesis in one or two sentences (italics).

Part II (1-2 pages) should provide an annotated bibliography with at least 5 entries (consisting of min. 4 lines single space per entry; scholarly sources only; other than course readings). Be sure to include page numbers where journal articles are used. No online descriptions and/or websites!

Required Format: typed, double-spaced; Times New Roman, 12 pt. font; size 8 1/2 x 11; 1 inch margins; cover page will include title, student’s name, last-name, student number, name of tutorial leader, course sigla, number, title, and the date. Except for the cover page, always show page numbers. Work with MLA style (York Libraries website). Papers that do not conform to these formal requirements will lose marks. Only hand-in the stapled paper, don’t use additional folders.

The minor essay is worth 10% of your overall grade. Due date is: Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at the beginning of the lecture. All assignments are to be delivered to the tutorial leader, no drop-offs or e-submissions will be accepted (the only exception to this is when you have special arrangements agreed upon with your TA).
me, last-name, student number, name of tutorial leader, course sigla, number, title, and the date. Except for the cover page, always show page numbers. Work with MLA style (York Libraries website). Papers that do not conform to these formal requirements will lose marks. Only hand-in the stapled…