paper on gender roles (outline given)
ENG 120D - Essay #2: Gender Roles
Your paper must be double-spaced, at least 3 full pages , use 12 pt. Calibri, Times New Roman, or Arial font, and follow MLA citation formatting. Refer to Sample MLA Paper on Blackboard as well as our power points for reference.
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A. Introduction paragraph
Here you will include:
i. A one sentence hook to grab the reader's attention ii. A brief introduction to the topic and the texts you're using iii. The answer to the THESIS question: "What are three prevalent gender roles in society currently?"
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B. Body 1
Here you will expand upon your answer to the thesis question, using one of the readings from class. You must use the QUOTE SANDWICH:
i. topic sentence: tell the reader what gender role you are discussing
ii. quote or paraphrase: give an example from the text of this gender role
iii. analysis: analyze the gender role in greater detail; consider how this gender role is reinforced by social forces (media, family, class, religion, geography, etc...) and whether this gender role is positive and/or negative. |
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C. Body 2
Here you will expand upon your answer to your thesis question, using a second reading from class. You must use the QUOTE SANDWICH:
i. topic sentence: tell the reader what gender role you are discussing
ii. quote or paraphrase: give an example from the text of this gender role
iii. analysis: analyze the gender role in greater detail; consider how this gender role is reinforced by social forces (media, family, class, religion, geography, etc...) and whether this gender role is positive and/or negative. |
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BODY 1
Which gender role are you discussing?
Which text are you using?
What is the page number of your quote / paraphrase?
Consider how this gender role is reinforced by social forces (media, family, class, religion, geography, etc...) and whether this gender role is positive and/or negative.
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BODY 2
Which gender role are you discussing?
Which text are you using?
What is the page number of your quote / paraphrase?
Consider how this gender role is reinforced by social forces (media, family, class, religion, geography, etc...) and whether this gender role is positive and/or negative.
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