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Students prepare a 4-5 page paper about an ethical dilemma of their choice. The paper is worth a total of 100 points, 10% of the final course grade, and grading is based on the criteria listed below.

This is a rubric for assessing TV news writing.

COMM 117

Research the approved topic. Submit one 5-7 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA or APA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 5 resources used researching the paper. You are encouraged to interject your personal opinion into this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.

The following defines what is expected of a quality press release. A press release should be viewed as a pyramid and should be written with most important information first and moving to least important details.