What is the “popular media”? General news websites like CNN.com, Yahoo.com, Salon.com, Slate.com, bbc.com, theatlantic.com, etc. Newspapers or magazines like the New York Times or the New Yorker. Note these MUST be general news sites/magazines (NOT science-only). You are expected to browse the news regularly during the semester to find new articles that concern sex and gender. Articles chosen for your essay must be recent (published within the last few weeks).
These papers must include:1) a short summary of the article in your own words (avoid direct quotes)
2) its relationship to topics covered in class (or will be covered)
3) a biological/evolutionary analysis of the article (how can you use your understanding of biology and biological evolution to evaluate and inform the article?) and
4) critical evaluation of potential bias in reporting (how can you gauge the credibility of the source? are there any signs of bias by the author? etc.)
Students must provide a link to the article
It is recommended that students separate these sections into paragraphs.