Aesthetics and Stereotypes in the 21st Century

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Write a 5 page (in addition to the title, abstract, and reference pages) APA formatted critical analysis using synthesized research from Racial Stereotypes in the Media 2008 and Chapters 5, 6, and 10 from the textbook. 1. This will be the topic of your paper. Aesthetics and Stereotypes in the 21st Century  2. Create a thesis. Your thesis is your position or argument on the main point, idea, or central message of your selected theme. It should come at the end of your introductory paragraph and should be clear and specific as possible. 3. Outline the body of your paper. You must use a minimum of three sources Required sources: Racial Stereotypes in Media (2008) Chapters 5, 6 and 10  You may use more than three sources. Think about what you want to include in your paper. Remember that whatever you cover, it should support your thesis. Use the provided rubric to ensure that you get a perfect score for your essay. 4. Write your critical analysis. Every paper should have a clear introduction, body, and conclusion and five pages in length. The introductory paragraph should include the context of your topic, your thesis, and a general guide of what your paper will discuss. The body should be the bulk of your paper. It includes the main points that support your thesis. Try to use a few quotes as possible and practice paraphrasing them instead. You can also include oppositional positions as well. The concluding paragraph should summarize the points outlined in your body. It should also restate your main argument (thesis). 5. Proof your paper. Check for misspellings and correct usage of words. Check for grammar. Take this opportunity to expand your vocabulary by using a thesaurus. Ensure that you’re not overusing words. Use vocabulary words and terms you’ve learned thus far. Check to ensure that you’re citing ALL unoriginal ideas. Check to ensure that citations are formatted correctly. Check to ensure that your thesis is clear and that the information you present in your paper is accurate. **Take your paper to the writing center and have someone else proof it for you.  Check to make sure you have no more than a 25% similarity score. 6. Write your abstract. The abstract is a summary of the entire paper. It should be one paragraph long and have its own page. 7. Create your title and reference pages. Come up with a unique title for your paper. Don’t forget to put your name, date, and course name on the front. *Reference page For any in-text citations, create a reference. Be sure that the reference page is formatted correctly and is in alphabetical order. Note: Remember to use each required source in your paper. See formatting rules here: APA OWL PURDUE  (Links to an external site.)   8. Format your paper. Check to ensure that everything is formatted correctly, including the headings, section titles, etc. Use this site to see an example of an APA formatted paper: APA SAMPLE PAPER Gener (Links to an external site.) Generally, your paper should follow this pattern: Title page (First page) Abstract page (Second page) Critical Analysis (Starts on the third page and is equal to 5 pages in length) Reference page (Last page)