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Structured RESEARCH PAPER assignment -Required

PHLS 301V-M70 Human Sexuality

 PROCEDURE

1. Read this entire page, carefully.

2. The research paper is due by Sunday, June 25th, by 11:00PM. Late research paper submission will be accepted by Monday, June 26th, by 11:00PM, less a one grade adjustment, please remember you may turn in your research paper as early in the semester as you wish. PLEASE NOTE: NO RESEARCH PAPER SUBMISSION will be accepted for grading after the Monday, June 26th by 11:00pm late submission cutoff, 100 points possible

3. Your paper must be submitted via the research paper assignment drop box labeled with the course number PHLS 301V, the section number M70, then your first and last name name e.g. Bill Gates, the assignment name, research assign and date 6 26 2017, in the required WORD doc or docx file format to the instructor via the Canvas Structured Research Paper DROP BOX (a separate icon on the course home page).

4. PLEASE NOTE:  NO SUBMISSIONS will be accepted for grading following the Monday, June 26th, by 11:00PM late submission cut off.  

Structured Research Paper ASSIGNMENT

Please respond to each of the following five (5) research questions. 

Your response to each question must be supported with at least two (2) references, cited in APA format. At least one of these must be a “primary reference” (a primary reference is most often a peer-reviewed journal or periodical research article, not a magazine).  Accessing and citing on-line journal articles is fine, but the citation must be in APA format.  For the second reference you may cite any reputable on-line source that you wish, but once again the full citation must be in APA format.  Please refer to the course home page for more information on APA style requirements.  Please NOTE: You are required to provide unique references for each written response for a total of 5 research questions (in other words you can not use the same reference twice).  Thus, you will end up with a total of 10 full references for your five questions. If you cite you’re textbook that is fine, but this must be a third reference. Please NOTE:  You are required to provide your references following each written response, do NOT list all of the references at the end of the entire assignment.

 

You are requested to provide one and one/half to two full pages to adequately respond to each question.  Thus, your completed assignment will be a  total of seven and one-half to ten double –spaced full pages . You are requested to use 1-inch margins and 12-point font, Times New Roman.

 The required 5 structured research questions are as follows:

1. Religion and Sex 

Religion plays a powerful role in regulating sexuality and influencing how we think about and experience sex.  Identify a topic related to religion and sex (examples include but are not limited to: celibacy, virginity, sex as sinful, Adam and Eve, pro-creation, birth control, abortion, etc.).  Then, using the two required references, explain the origin of the specific topic you have chosen, its impact on human sexuality, how the topic has changed over time, and its status today.

 

2. International Human Sexuality Issues 

Different countries sometimes have very different beliefs and practices related to human sexuality. Identify a topic related to international human sexuality issues (examples include but are not limited to: female genital mutilation, prostitution, gender roles and expectations, female vs. male offspring, virginity, fertility, birth control, etc.).  Then, using the two required references, explain the origin of the specific topic you have chosen, its impact on human sexuality, how the topic has changed over time, and its status today.

 

3. Ethical Issues and Human Sexuality 

There are numerous moral and ethical issues related to human sexuality which collectively define our boundaries and limitations both as individuals and as a society.  Identify a topic related to ethical and/or moral issues with human sexuality (examples include but are not limited to: sexual behaviors, sexual orientation, atypical sexual behavior, sexual coercion, sex for sale, abortion, etc.). Then, using the two required references, explain the origin of the specific topic you have chosen, its impact on human sexuality, how the topic has changed over time, and its status today.

 

4. Multicultural Human Sexuality Issues 

Different cultures sometimes have very different beliefs and practices related to human sexuality. Identify a topic related to multicultural human sexuality issues (examples include but are not limited to: multicultural relationships, gender roles and expectations, virginity, fertility, birth control, socioeconomic status, abortion, etc.).  Then, using the two required references, explain the origin of the specific topic you have chosen, its impact on human sexuality, how the topic has changed over time, and its status today. 

 

5. Journal Article Review 

Choose an article from a standard research journal (such as Journal for Sexuality Research).  In your own words, provide a brief summary of the article. Using this article and the second required reference, explain how this specific topic relates to human sexuality in today’s modernized world.  Please discuss this topic as it relates to religious, international, ethical, and multicultural human sexuality.

An IMPORTANT reminder:  Please NOTE:  You are required to provide your references following each written response, DO NOT list all of the references at the end of the entire assignment.

Please note, many topics could be covered in one or more of the questions above.  For each question, please choose a topic that is different from a topic you have already chosen

 

Structured Research paper assignment GRADING rubric

Each of your five (5) structured research questions is worth 20 possible points, for a total of 100 possible points for the entire structured research paper. Each question will be graded as follows:

Original questions were re-typed into the report, and proper headings were utilized to separate each topic and major points.  A new page was used to start each new question. The Library Research structured Paper was formatted and organized in an easy to read, easy to understand manner, approximately two pages per question, and submitted electronically to the instructor according to the instructions above	5 points possible
Please List References at the end of each question that you provided a written response. A minimum of two (2) references were cited for each question at the end of each question, according to the instructions above, and utilizing APA format 1. list your first reference here in APA format – remember at least one reference must be a primary reference) 2. (list your second reference here in APA format) Please NOTE:  You are REQUIRED to provide your references following each written response, do NOT list all of the references at the end of the entire assignment.	5 points possible
You are required to submit a response to each of the five questions, one and one-half to two full pages for each of the five questions for a total submission of between seven and one-half to ten full pages.  The content of your written responses to all topics and questions was thorough, accurate, and insightful. Please remember you are REQUIRED to use and provide in-text citations within the text for each of your five written responses.	10 points possible

 

SAMPLE FORMAT FOR YOUR Structured RESEARCH PROJECT

 

(Your name)

PHLS 301V Human Sexuality

Library Research Project

(Date)

 

1.      Religion and Sex

Religion plays a powerful role in regulating sexuality and influencing how we think about and experience sex.  Identify a topic related to religion and sex (examples include but are not limited to: celibacy, virginity, sex as sinful, Adam and Eve, pro-creation, birth control, abortion, etc.).  Then, using the two required references, explain the origin of the specific topic you have chosen, its impact on human sexuality, how the topic has changed over time, and its status today. 

TOPIC: (INDICATE YOUR SPECIFIC TOPIC HERE)

References:  Please NOTE:  You are required to provide your references following each written response, do NOT list all of the references at the end of the entire assignment.

1. (list your first reference here in APA format – remember at least one reference must be a primary reference)

2. (list your second reference here in APA format)

 

Origin Of The Topic

 

(your response here)

 

Impact On Human Sexuality

 

(your response here)

 

How The Topic Has Changed Over Time

 

(your response here)

 

Status Today

 

(your response here)

 

Additional Information

 

(your response here)

 

References:  Please NOTE:  You are required to specify your references at the end of each written response, following each of the five written responses, do NOT list all of the references at the end of the entire assignment.

1. list your references here in APA format – remember at least one reference must be a primary reference)

2. (list your second reference here in APA format)

3. Please note if you cite the course text you must add a 3rd reference.

4. Please remember you are  required to use in-text citations with in your written response

 

Please start each question at the top of a new page)

Please number each page of your research paper