• Select an issue, event, or incident that is covered in the news during the semester. Ideally, you should have some topics in mind before you complete session 2 of the unit. You must decide on a topic for this assignment by the end of session 2. Your tutor will ask you to complete a form outlining your topic and approach and then offer guidance on your topic.
• Introduction and Literature Review. The introduction establishes the real-world context and relevance of the topic. It also indicates the scope or limits of your topic. The introduction should also state your main research question. Ideally, the introduction should consist of 2-3 paragraphs: the first paragraph would provide the context to the topic/issue/incident and the second paragraph would provide an overview of your chosen focus including your research question and the methods you have used.

The literature review section is where you provide background information about your topic. This section should summarize key information already known about your topic drawing on peer-reviewed journal articles and other relevant reference sources. You should summarize academic study findings and theoretical concepts that will help you and your reader understand how this topic is covered in the media and previous research where this has been investigated. You should undertake journal database research on your chosen topic.