Please note that papers that contain plagiarism will be graded “0”. The whole instruction is in the document
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You will complete a brief (2.5-5.5 pages) summary of a published article in communication.
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The assignment requires the following components: title page, a copy of first page of the article,summary,and reference page (one reference only – that of the article chosen for the summary).
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The summary itself should address each question below, according to what sub-type of article you have selected.Step 1. Find an article that interests you.
Specifications for articles:
1. Must be related to communication, from professional, academic,
peer reviewed journals. Must be 2008 or newer. Not acceptable are articles from magazines
such as Time, Ladies Home Journal, etc.
2. Also not acceptable are articles that are editorials, commentaries, interviews, essays or any
introductory or conclusion essays in the issue of the selected journal.
3. Articles must be at least 10 pages in length.
Step 2. Write your summary and include all four pieces, on separate pages:
1. Title page
2. A photocopy of the first page of the article.
3. Write a summary (typed, double spaced; 2.5-5.5 pages) of the article. Identify
which type of article (below) and answer the following questions, appropriate to
your type of article:
For research articles: What was the research trying to find out? Who was studied?
How was the study conducted? What were the results? What reaction did you
have to the research article? How is this useful in your life?
For nonresearch articles/thought piece: What were the main points made by the
writer? What differing views did the author present? Do you agree or disagree?
Why? What did you learn and/or how did reading the article impact you? How is
this useful in your life?
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4. A complete bibliographical reference, in APA style, for each article must be provided
on a separate page attached to the “abstract” entitled “Reference.”
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