ETHN 3702: Current Event
The point of this assignment is to bring in contemporary examples, discussions, or news around the general topics of class. The article should not be more than three months old, unless I explicitly give you permission to use an older article
I. Title: name of article
II. Date it was drafted:
III. Author:
IV. Source: newspaper or website the article came from AND whether they created the article or if it another service (in byline)
V. Summary: The Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How.
Maximum 100 words summarizing the article.
VI. Analysis: This is where you bring in your own ideas, analysis, and conclusions. How does this connect with terms or ideas we have discussed in class? Who does this impact? Why is this issue, event, or problem important to consider?
You are welcome to address other aspects that interest you as well as long as you are analyzing the issue. You will most likely need to bring in class and other outside sources to support your analysis. Make sure to include those sources either through hyperlinks, citation and/or a reference list.
Articles need to come from a reputable source, avoid blogs or websites produced by individuals or unknown entities. If you are unsure if your article applies we are happy to review the article.
Including a short introduction and conclusion the essay will be between 600 and 800 words but no more than 1000 wor.