This document provides instructions for revising the first draft of an assignment arguing one side of an engineering topic. Students are asked to revise the three sub-arguments from their first draft based on feedback received. The revised sub-arguments must be distinct, organized in paragraphs, supported by evidence from at least four scholarly sources cited in IEEE style. Formatting requirements include a 2-page limit, 12-point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins. The assignment will be graded based on formatting, references, content, and incorporation of feedback.

1. Assignment: Bullying in the Media
Find 2 examples of bullying portrayed in the media
● One example from TV shows, movies, videos, news.
● One example from a news report of a bullying incident.
Example #1 - TV show, movie or video:
Review and include the following in your writing:
● Include name of show & brief description of the storyline.
● List show details - which network produces the show?
Date/time
show airs? Popularity of the show? Target audience?
● Discuss how bullying is portrayed in the program.
● Is the bystander effect included in the story/program?
● Is the depiction of bullying situations realistic?
○ Include specific storylines used.
● Do you note use of stereotyping? Provide examples of
characters.
● Are characteristics like income, social class, sexual
orientation and
interests used to marginalize cast members?
● Is bullying used as a humorous plot device meant to simply
entertain
the audience?
○ What do you think of this portrayal of bullying?

2. ● Does the program feature a significant challenge to a bully
and
his/her message? Explain some specific examples.
● What do you believe the impact these shows have on bullying
and
society’s perception?
Example #2 - News Report of Bullying Incident
● Include name of news program or media source & brief
description
of the story.
● Media outlet details - network producing the program? Does
the
media outlet have a slant in coverage (left or right?)
● Discuss how bullying is portrayed in the report.
● Is the bystander effect part of this news story? Explain how.
● Is the depiction of bullying situation exaggerated?
Downplayed?
● How is the bully described? How is the victim described?
● Do you note any stereotyping? Provide examples.
● Are characteristics like income, social class, sexual
orientation and
interests used in reporting the story?
● Do you believe the coverage of the story is accurate and
sufficient?
● Should the report have included more or less information?
● Does the report include any other bullying situations?

3. ● Compare news report coverage of bullying to the depiction in
the TV,
movie, video you selected.
● What do you believe the impact this news story has on
bullying and
society’s perception?
Draft your assignment in a Word doc and upload to BB or create
directly in
BB (if you opt to create in BB, I suggest you copy/paste the text
and save a
copy in your computer. It’s a good idea in case of any technical
issues with
BB. )
I’m looking for 500+ words. Use full sentences. Be sure to
proofread before
submitting (spelling and grammar matter … this is a journalism
class!)
Assignment points = 50 points
Due date = Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ midnight
ECE-211: Technical Writing for
Electrical and Computer Engineers Document
Template
Valparaiso University
College of Engineering

4. Assignment H: Written Argument First Sub-arguments Revision
Assignment
Due: Before the Start of Class, Week of 10/21/2019
Instructions:
1) Overview:
· Topic: argue one side on an engineering topic that is of
interest to you. Note that this must be approved by your
instructor. Your main thesis MUST be arguable and have at
least two distinct sides.
· Audience: electrical and computer engineers
· Purpose: argue your side of the debate through the use of
factual, referenced information and data. You are writing for
electrical and computer engineers, and engineers love numbers.
You must find data (cost, efficiency, performance metrics, etc.)
to support your thesis AND use proper in-text citations to
incorporate that data in your argument.
· Length: approximately 2 pages of 2.0-line spaced text.
Figures must be included in-line with the text as shown in the
example at the end of this document but should not count
toward your page limit at this point.
· Font: 12 point, Times New Roman at 2.0-line spacing
· Margins: 1 inch for Top, Bottom, Left and Right margins (the
“normal” setting in Word)
· Additional requirements: at least four different sources must
be cited and referenced using the IEEE formatting style. At
least three of your sources must be from peer-reviewed journals,
scientific magazines (e.g., Scientific American), books, or other
scholarly print media.
· Submission Format: the paper must be submitted in PDF
format to Blackboard and an identical printed copy must be
submitted to your instructor before the start of Week 6 classes

5. (week of September 30).
2) You are to revise your first draft of ONLY the 3 sub-
arguments of your argument paper based on the feedback you
received both on Assignment E AND in your 15-minute writing
conference with your instructor. These 3 sub-arguments must
be distinct from one another, presented in an organized manner
(i.e. complete paragraphs), supported by strong content and
logic, supported by scholarly and properly cited sources, and
written well. State your Main Argument as a single bolded
sentence at the top of this assignment.
3) You should use Assignment E (First Draft of 3 Sub-
arguments) in preparing this assignment. Make sure to
incorporate any feedback from your instructor and rely upon the
scholarly sources you identified in that assignment. At the
same time, you should be adding research (and thus sources) to
your argument with each Written Argument Assignment.
Additional Information
Utilize the library! It is an incredible resource for finding
references to support your thesis. Nora Belzowski
([email protected], Office #268) is the librarian at the
Christopher Center that specifically supports engineering. I
strongly recommend that you speak with her regarding your
mid-term paper. She can help you find references and even help
you integrate them effectively into your text.

6. Be sure to see your instructor if you have any difficulties
locating references and finding data to support your thesis.
I also strongly recommend that you use the resources at the
Writing Center (www.valpo.edu/writingcenter). They can offer
strategies, questions, and guidance as you prepare your thesis
and write your text. They can also proofread your text to find
and eliminate grammatical errors.
Value (70 points - Written Argument Assignment Category)
· There is a 20 percent reduction (14 points) on this assignment
if the initial submission is not deemed acceptable by the
instructor. After notification of an unacceptable submission,
you have 3 calendar days to resubmit. An additional 20 percent
reduction will occur every 3 calendar days until an acceptable
submission is received. The instructor will grade your
submission once it is deemed acceptable.
· “Acceptable” on this assignment means:
· You make a good faith effort to implement the organization
and content suggestions you received on your outline
submission.
· You make a good faith effort to produce a high quality first
draft of the sub-arguments section of your argument paper.
· Submit your Assignment to your instructor.
Grading Rubric (70 Points Possible)
Your instructor will review your first submission with you in a

7. writing conference. To receive a grade on this assignment, you
must attend the writing conference. Your grade will be based on
the rubric shown below.
Formatting (5 Points)
· Is the text of your paper approximately 2 pages of 2.0-line
spaced text in 12 point Times New Roman font?
· Are the margins 1” on all sides of the page?
· Are figures and/or tables in-line with the text of your paper
and discussed in the text?
· Is the bibliography at the end of your paper after the text?
References (15 Points)
· Did you include IEEE formatted in-text citations for EVERY
source utilized in preparing your sub-arguments?
· Is your bibliography complete and in the IEEE formatting
style?
· Did you have at least four references?
· Were at least three of your references from scholarly sources
(i.e. peer reviewed journals, scientific magazines and/or
books)?
Content (30 points)
· Main argument stated at top?
· Did you include three sub-arguments?
· Are all sub-arguments distinct from one other?
· Is each sub-argument thoroughly discussed in sufficient detail
to persuade a reader to support your main thesis?
· Is each sub-argument sufficiently supported with data, facts,
and scholarly sources?
Incorporation of Instructor Feedback (20 points)
· Did you made a good faith effort to incorporate ALL feedback
from your instructor on Assignment E?
· Did you made a good faith effort to incorporate ALL feedback
from your instructor from your 15-minute writing conference?

8. Template to Show How to Include a Figure in the Text
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