Gender and society assignment 3 of 4

The third step for the research project is to submit the rough draft.  The specific instructions and grading rubric for Homework Three are linked below.  The rough draft should follow APA-formatting guidelines and include the references from the annotated bibliography.  Upload your completed assignment in this area.

Homework 3 Assignment

For the third assignment, you will submit a rough draft of your final paper. Your assignment should include a critical analysis of the topic and address all assignment instructions and questions. This is an important step in the process of developing the final draft. Incorporate instructor feedback in your final paper.  Address all of the overview instructions; assess the assignment—have you provided an in-depth analysis of the topic?  Have you critically addressed all of the following components in the paper?

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

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

Introduction should provide an overview of the paper

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:

Paper should be 8-10 pages in length, not including the title page & references

The final paper should be 12 – 16 pages in length

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

Include a References page with your rough draft. 

Include section headings where needed

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

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

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

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

Homework 3 Grading Rubric

Grading Criteria

Overall organization, APA formatting10

Introduction/conclusion10

Incorporates min. 10 sources 10

Social theories and course materials that relate to topic20

Critical analysis of topic and research question20

Responses to assignment questions20

   (background, future trends, etc.)

Spelling, Writing Style, and Grammar 10

TOTAL Points Possible 100

Instructions for assignment:

Paper should be 8-10 pages in length, not including the title page & references

The final paper should be 12 – 16 pages in length

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

Include a References page with your rough draft. 

Include section headings where needed

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

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

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

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 3 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.