Gender and society Assignement 4 of 4

Assignment Four Final Draft

The final draft is the last step in completing the research project.  The specific instructions and grading rubric for Assignment Four are linked below.  The final draft should follow APA-formatting guidelines and incorporate feedback from the rough draft.  Upload your completed assignment in this area.

Assignment 4 Instructions

Assignment Four: Final Paper

For the final written assignment, you are required to submit an edited final paper that critically analyzes the topic, incorporates course materials, and follows APA-formatted guidelines. The final draft should also incorporate instructor feedback and include a revision of your rough draft.  Final draft should be edited to correct all grammatical and citation errors.

As you complete the final draft, assess your assignment.  It should include:

1.      A description of your topic and relevance to the course

1. Introduction should provide an overview of the paper

2. Clearly stated research question

   2.  The background, current, and future issues related to your topic

a.       Explain the background/history of the topic.  What events, laws, policies, etc. have been related to the topic?

b.      How do these factors describe why your topic is an important social issue today?

c.     What are the current policies, debates, controversies, etc. related to the topic?

d.      How does the topic affect contemporary society?

e.   What social change do you predict will occur in relation to this topic in the future?

2.  The course materials and social theories that relate to your topic.

a.       Integrate sociological theories in analysis of topic

c.  How does your topic relate to the course and readings?

• Include specific references to course materials and other sources in analysis (include APA-formatted in-text citations)

  3.  Critical analysis of topic

                    a.   Provide in-depth analysis of the topic

                    b.   Discuss the relationship between gender and your selected topic

                    c.   Provide a conclusion with summary of findings and address related future research options

Instructions for assignment:

1. Paper should be 12-16 pages in length, not including the title page & references

2. Follow APA-formatting guidelines (11 – 12 point font, 1” margins, running head and page numbers, title page)

1. Include a References page.
2. Incorporate instructor feedback from previous writing assignments.
3. Include section headings where needed
4. Submit your paper no later than Sunday at 11:55 pm of Week Eight.
5. Submit your paper in the Assignments area and to Turnitin.com. Instructions for Turnitin.com are located in Resources.
6. Review assignment before submitting for spelling, sentence structure, and grammatical errors.
7. Paper should be written in your own words (include proper APA-formatted citations for any referenced materials).

Assignment 4 Grading Rubric

Overall Structure and organization                                                        10              

(introduction and conclusion, headings, etc.)

APA formatting                                                                                        10

(proper in-text and full citations, title page, running head, page numbers)

Incorporates min. 10 sources as well as examples from research                10

Social theories and course materials that relate to topic                      20

Critical analysis of topic and        research question                                    20

Responses to assignment questions                                                       20

(background, future trends, etc.)                                        

Spelling, Writing Style, and Grammar; Revisions                               10

TOTAL Points Possible                                                                        100

Instructions for assignment:

1. Paper should be 12-16 pages in length, not including the title page & references

2. Follow APA-formatting guidelines (11 – 12 point font, 1” margins, running head and page numbers, title page)

3. Include a References page.

4. Incorporate instructor feedback from previous writing assignments.

5. Include section headings where needed

6. Submit your paper no later than Sunday at 11:55 pm of Week Eight.

7. Submit your paper in the Assignments area and to Turnitin.com. Instructions for Turnitin.com are located in Resources.

8. Review assignment before submitting for spelling, sentence structure, and grammatical errors.

9. Paper should be written in your own words (include proper APA-formatted citations for any referenced materials).

DISCLAIMER: "Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results."

Assignment 4 meets the following course objectives:

• Evaluate theories that address the social construction of gender.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify, locate, and retrieve information related to the topics in the course.
• Develop written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Apply American Psychological Association formatting and citation style when completing course assignments.