2 page paper on reproductive rights

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WST 3015 – Introduction to Global Gender & Women’s Studies

Guide Assignment “REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS”

ASSIGNMENT

The purpose of this individual assignment (only viewable by instructor/academic coach) is to give

you an opportunity to provide a critical analysis of readings, videos and the lecture covered in

Module 03 “Reproductive Rights”. Use the journal to show your understanding of the issues

involved in the debate around women’s reproductive rights. You have to record your thought

process in this journal, weighing the different arguments with regard to reproductive rights vis-à-

vis your own position.

ESSAY ORGANIZATION

1. What is your take on reproductive rights?

2. Analyze the arguments made in the assigned readings/videos.

3. How did you react to the readings/videos? What was challenging for you?

4. Research the topic online (New York Times; Washington Post; Time Magazine; etc.).

5. Present your research and compare and contrast with the assigned readings/videos.

6. Conclusion: Determine whether or not reproductive rights are important for women’s political,

economic, and social equality.

FORMAT & SUBMISSION

This essay should be in 12-point font, 1-2 pages, double spaced. Please make sure your paper is

free of typos and grammatical errors. A link to this assignment, along with this guide, can be

found in the pertinent Module, at the bottom of the page under “Tasks to Complete.” You can

either type in your entry or upload a word document.

GRADING RUBRICS

Essays will be evaluated according to their thoughtfulness and your ability to make perceptive

connections. You can earn 10 points for this assignment. Consider the following criteria:

1. Purpose Introduces essay effectively and clearly; purpose of essay is clear.

2. Development Develops essay with exceptional care; provides a balanced presentation of arguments; offers

convincing conclusion.

3. Insight Ideas are supported effectively; clear evidence of having understood and synthesized

assigned readings, videos and course concepts; demonstrates a sophisticated and

compelling engagement with the relevant texts in an original and highly articulate manner.

4. Writing Quality Strong writing style with clear ability to express thoughts and point of view. Correct grammar,

syntax, spelling, etc.

*** Your grades will become available 7 days after submission deadline. ***