HSCI 1130
Canada
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Instructions Writing assignment. Instructions: The main objective of this assignment is to define whether the selected mainstream article accurately relays scientific information to the public. You need to find a claim in the popular media about a new health fact or relationship, track the source down, and compare what was presented in the initial source to the scientific publication (if there was one) from which it was taken. Step 1: Select a recent (2017 and later) mainstream media article that discusses new health fact or research. Below you can find a few examples: Step 2: Write a critical analysis of the selected media article media analyzing their sources of information. Support your conclusions with peer-reviewed articles. Please consider at least three peer-reviewed articles. Your mini-paper should be no longer than five pages typed in Times New Roman font, size 12, single-spaced. Please see grading rubrics for more details. Step 3: Submit your report to BrightSpace using a submission box.