The introduction describes the context of the historical period in question, and summarizes the primary source evidence to be examined and the methodology to be applied. The paper describes and analyzes substantial and relevant evidence from primary sources related to the research question. Primary sources are cited appropriately.
Conclusions draw upon the primary evidence cited.
Broader issues in communication history are discussed. Primary and secondary sources are used and cited appropriately. Writing meets the School of Journalism and Communication's standards. This includes organization, clarity, strength of argument, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and overall readability. Style is consistent in the reference notes and required bibliography.