This paper has 3 major sections. Each section is of equal value and should be of equal length (about 1 page).

You should have the following section:

1) Briefly summarize all the major sections (rationale, methods, result, and discussion) of a research article on either: Self-serving Bias; Communication Apprehension Theory; or Looking-Glass Self Theory (pick one). If the study does not have those sections it most likely isn't a research article and shouldn't be used. The research piece (Human experimental only) must be taken from a communication journal (or related field), be peer-reviewed, and cited using APA style (in-text and reference page). Use a library database (Academic Search Premier) to find the article (DON'T use quick search). Make sure the journal is available first (in full text). This paper is not about the article, but about the theory and applying that theory.

2) Provide a mass media example of this "theory" being used. For example, if the research article you pick deals with dating and Looking-glass self, this section and the following should have nothing to do with dating. Provide logical support for how the example context you pick is in line with the concepts of the theory (not the study). Don't use examples from the research piece. The example should be taken from popular culture (books, films, commercials, billboards, Internet). i.e. you must provide enough detail about the example to make it clear how it fits the theory you pick. Make sure you address all the context levels and fully describe a "specific" context that the theory applies (Cited in APA in-text and References). Pick one context and provide a rich description of all the context levels in the one context! Your job is to make the connection and observation of the theory in the media. Don't use the connection created by another person or webpage. This should be entirely your example observation.

3) Provide a specific "Personal (happened to you for real)" and "interpersonal (between you and someone you are close with)" example of this theory being used. Provide logical support for how this example is in line with the concepts of the theory (not the study). Make sure you address all the context levels in that interaction. Pick "one" context and provide a rich description. Make sure you address how this context is both "personal" and "interpersonal."

Papers will be graded based on:

1. Clarity of writing (Don't make us guess if you know the concepts. Make the links as clear as possible.)

2. Completeness (Each section of the paper is worth equal points. As a result, complete papers provide a balanced treatment of each section.)

3. Quality of examples and support.

4. Organization (Intro, thesis, body, clear transitions and conclusion).

5. Logic in drawing conclusions.

6. Writing quality.

One point (up to 10%) will be deducted for each grammatical, typographic, or spelling error detected. The paper must be double-spaced, typed, and may not exceed 3.5 pages, excluding title page and references (using a 12pt. font, times new roman, 1inch margins all around).

This paper has 3 major sections. Each section is of equal value and...