National Current Event Portfolio: Social Institution
Requirements: News story that occurred in the United States (outside of Massachusetts) and was
published or posted in the last seven days; the entire analysis (summary and connection to course
topics) must be 300-400 words. If requirements are not met, points will be deducted. Please do
not include celebrity or sports news unless it directly relates to our course topics. Please ask me
if you are unsure.
Article title and author (include link): 1 point (must use articles that have names of authors)
Summary: 3 points
Where and when did this current event happen: 1 point
What exactly happened: 1 point
Include a quote or statistic: 1 point
Connection to course topics: social institution: 4 points
Which social institution is discussed in this news story: 1 point
Choose stories about the following: education, economy, family, media
Explain at least one function of this institution: (do not use the buzzwords; you can use a
definition from the textbook and you must cite where your definition is from): 2 points
Thoroughly explain if this current event aligns with the function of this institution and how. If it
does not, explain how different actions could be taken to ensure the institution is performing its
function properly: 2 points
