Media and Culture |||||
Webster University Leiden - Spring II 2013 -
Wednesdays 18:00-20:00
Instructor: Tina Bastajian
tbastajian10@webster.edu

MEDIA_SKETCHES +

LINKS etc. FROM WEEK 3

PDF's

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[iDC] Notes on Produsers and Produsage

Webster Research/Library Resources - Video Tutorials (copy/paste links)

Overview of Library Services for Students: http://vimeo.com/46757236

Basic Database Searching: http://vimeo.com/47046417

Advanced Searching Tips: http://vimeo.com/45846860
Journal/Magazine/Newspaper A to Z List http://vimeo.com/46507719

Searching Multiple Databases in a Single Search: http://vimeo.com/47830394

Peer Review – (What does that mean?) http://vimeo.com/38871104

Peer Reviewed Articles: http://vimeo.com/46117552
What Does the Article Linker Button Mean? http://vimeo.com/46646331

eBooks: http://vimeo.com/47043925
Subject Headings: http://vimeo.com/38871721
Creating Bibliographies with RefWorks: http://vimeo.com/46707769

RESEARCH PAPER

AIMS
-The research paper allows you to examine in detail an aspect or aspects in which media plays a role in culture and visa versa. We will discuss this further in class both as a group and individually potential topics that are both relevant to the course and each student. Students will need to consult with me to finalize their chosen topic, sources and research plan. Keep in mind this is your opportunity to delve into a subject that sparks your own area(s) of interest.

A large portion of your grade is devoted to writing a well researched and written academic paper using a diversity of bibliographic sources to support your overall thesis.

You will be required to write an 8-10-page research paper following APA citation guidelines, using endnotes (APA style) rather than footnotes. For more information on APA citation usage, please carefully consult the following sources for guidance:

APA formatting and general rules. (There are also many other online resources on APA with examples) See:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/resdoc5e/

****1 PAGE OUTLINE on your research paper topic/approach with at possible least 5 sources** DUE APRIL 10th - no exceptions****