The point of the analysis papers is twofold. Show me that you can take a class concept and apply it to real day relevance. Show me that you can evaluate and determine a credible source of information.
For this class we will follow is called the D.I.E. Framework. Describe, Interpret, and Evaluate. You must describe and define the concept that you have chosen to use. What’s your concept? Put it into your own words. What is the object of this concept? In what kinds of situation might we find this concept? You must then interpret your concept with a real world example. Find an example that really highlights the concept you have chosen. What are possible explanations for this example? Bring the concept to life by highlighting the example you’ve found. How do the two things relate to each other? Finally, you must evaluate your concept and example. Bring in the experts. What do they say about the example you’re using? Where is the controversy? What is the conflict or dilemma?
You will be writing three analysis paper this semester.
Analysis 1: Use of one concept from Unit 1. (Modules 1-6) Analysis 2: Use of one concept from Unit 2. (Modules 7-13) Analysis 3: Use of one concept from Unit 3. (Modules 14-21)
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The Guidelines
Five paragraphs
Introduction (3-5 sentences)
Descriiption
Interpretation
Evaluation
Conclusion (3-5 sentences)
Page length: 2 pages (no more, no less)
Font: Times New Roman (12 pt.)
Margins: 1” on all sides
Double spaced
Papers must be submitted as a PDF.
The Structure
Introduction
Introduce the concept and example (highlight it)
Preview of the body of the paper (what is going to be discussed?)
Body
​ Paragraph #1 – Descriiption of the issue (in-text citations if necessary)
Paragraph #2 – Interpretation of the issue (in-text citations)
Paragraph #3 – Evaluation of the issue (in-text citations)
Conclusion
Summary of Case. What did you discuss in your paper? No new info!
The Grammar
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Page header: Last name and first name (no need for cover page)
Significantly limit use of first person voice
Author’s point of view (“It’s times like these when I thought my father…”) To Kill A Mockingbird
Absolutely no second person voice
Narrative (“You must be the change you see in the world”) Mahatma Gandhi
Absolutely no contractions (isn’t, didn’t, weren’t, won’t, etc.)
You are allowed a single quote of no more than 10 words.
The Sources
APA Links to an external site.style is mandatory. Papers without references and/or references page will receive an automatic zero.
Five sources are required. These must be organized alphabetically according to the author’s last name (in references).
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Academic reminders: There is such a thing as self-plagiarism. You may not use a paper from another class. You may not use a past Com 105 paper (if taken previously). You may not copy and paste (or re-do or re-use) the CRAAP method from one paper to another. If the same sources are used make sure to change the language and the CRAAP criteria. It should never be completely the same. The PPT for the Analysis Paper reviewed in class is here: Analysis Paper Assignment.pdf Download Analysis Paper Assignment.pdf Student example from 2019 is here: Student Paper-Good example.pdf Download Student Paper-Good example.pdf