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Research Assignment #2--Changing Family
· Points 30
The purpose of this Assignment is to help students think about today's changing family. The family is the primary socializing environment during childhood. The American Psychological Association (APA) stated in 2005 that "not a single study has found children of lesbian or gay parents to be disadvantaged in any significant respect relative to children of heterosexual parents". Despite this statement, the issue of homosexual couples raising children has continued to be a controversial topic in the U.S. for many years now.
To successfully complete this assignment you must:
· Find a primary research article that supports the view of your textbook (research MUST be within 5-10 years and cannot be a dissertation)
· Use your textbook
· Cite the textbook and your article and provide APA style references.
Answer the following questions:
1. Discuss the relevant findings of research presented in your textbook (p. 193-194 7th ed) AND the article you chose addressing the outcomes of children raised by loving gay or lesbian couple. Make sure you are focusing on the research outcomes, not opinion. Cite the textbook and article in APA style in your answer .
2. What aspect of your background impacts how you view these research findings and affect whether you accept or reject the findings. Do not just say you disagree but address the reasons (Culture, Ethnicity, Religion)
Rubric
Research assignment (2)
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Research assignment (2) |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrimary source article: 10 for primary article; 5 for academic article, but not primary; 0 for article in magazine 10 for primary article 5 for academic article, but not primary 0 for article in magazine |
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10 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary that is in your own words; includes the hypothesis, the participants, the methodology and the results Absolutely a summary in your own words to demonstrate that you were able to digest and understand the content of the study. |
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15 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA citation plus LIVE link to the article APA format MUST be used correctly. Live link must be included in the bibliographic information |
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5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePO.AA.58.01 Employs discipline specific concepts, methods and/or theories to understand behavior, institutions and/or change over time. threshold: 3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePO.AA.58.02 Applies research skills appropriate to the discipline. threshold: 3.0 pts |
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Total Points: 30 |