Selecting a current event. Current event refers to something which is occurring in world at present (i.e. war, the presidential inauguration, 1:4 teenage girls contracting STD, etc), and they are generally explained on news and in mass media. You should select a report (written, from radio, or televised) of event which has been reported on within three months of assignment deadline. Keep in mind, the event you select should have some relevance to study of society, and you should properly cite source from which you got your report.