In order to more successfully contribute to community and society at large, one should remain current on the world’s issues, updates, and changes. Part of becoming an informed citizen is the ability to identify the validity of stories being presented in the news and on social media platforms. Being an informed citizen and discussing current events will give one a better perspective on different points of view and encourage a healthier lifestyle.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to scrutinize a scientific story related to a topic that will be covered in this course (pathogenic microbiology) that you find on a social media platform (Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.) to determine its validity.
INSTRUCTIONS
Social Media Story/Post Guidelines:
- Story/post must be current – within a year of the due date
- Story/post must be relevant – should not be about music groups, sports teams, entertainment, etc.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Guidelines:
- Articles must come from a reputable and/or credible source – NO GOOGLING! Use the college library’s database.
1-Page Paper Guidelines: Must be one full page and typed, NO HANDWRITTEN papers will be accepted, size 12 Times New Roman or Calibri font, single-spaced with 1-inch margins. The top line of your paper, left-justify your name. Then on the second line center the title of your social media current event and centered on the line below that is the date of the social media post. Your paper will consist of three sections and a list of references (social media story/post & 2 peer-reviewed journal articles):
- Summary: Summarize the main idea of your social media story/post and the main ideas in your two peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Reflection: Think about your social media story/post and what you read in the credible sources chosen. Does the information from the peer-reviewed sources support the content of your social media story/post? Explain the validity of your social media post using the credible sources to support your claims.
- Connection: Explain how the social media story/post you chose related to this course and your small learning community. Find where it ties in and explain the connection.
- References: At the bottom of your paper after your final paragraph, you will include reference citations for your social media story/post and your two peer-reviewed journal articles.
APA Guidelines: You must use the newest edition of the APA formatting manual when creating your reference citations. Be sure to include the proper citation for the type of source used and use proper hanging indentions.