Develop your arguments by analyzing at least two pieces of media content (e.g., article, news clip) covering bias-motivated violence against a certain population (e.g., AAPI community, disabled people).2 Guidelines for selecting media content: (1) At least one of the pieces needs to be an article from a major news source (e.g., Washington Post). If you’re unsure about the reliability of your source, check https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/ for a “High” factual reporting level. (2) At least one of the pieces needs to be contemporary (released in 2017-present), while at least one needs to be released prior to the 2016 Presidential election. Sources can come from a wide variety of places as long as your two primary ones collectively meet the criteria outlined above. Where your sources come from will largely depend upon the types of arguments you are advancing. For example, sources used to make an argument above conservative and/or liberal bias would likely be pulled from different outlets than sources used to make an argument about how media coverage has changed over time. Lastly, scholarly sources that analyze how media affects people may inform your analysis, but your two core sources must be original media content. Formatting: Your essay cannot exceed 1200 words (and should be at least 1000). Since the essay is short, there is not space for superfluous details – get to the essence of your arguments, present critical evidence, and make your analysis clear. Cite all your sources and provide links to the media; references are not included in the word limit. You do not need to follow a specific style guide as long as you are consistent and sources/media are easy to locate.