1. Read the assigned readings for that week: You can find the assigned readings

1. Read the assigned readings for that week: You can find the assigned readings for each week listed in each of the modules. There are a variety of essays, “in the news,” CCF briefs, etc. listed each week. They can all be found in the textbook.
2. Choose a current (last 5 years) article, podcast, book, etc. to analyze using that week’s readings: After completing the weekly reading assignments, find an article, podcast, book chapter etc. from popular media that addresses or explores the issues, concepts, ideas from the weekly reading. You will need to link to it in your.
3. Using the readings analyze your article, podcast, book, etc. using ideas from the text: you should include the following in your analysis:
cite a passage from the readings
respond to its content
connect it to other ideas, readings, and class discussions.
4. Use formal writing practices, such as grammar, spelling, etc.:
APA style
Grammar, punctuation, spell check
Cite your outside source
Journal entries should be between 3-5 pages