Assignment Description:
Students will write a research paper on an international feminist issue or ethical dilemma. Students will select another country as a point of comparison to the feminist experience in the United States. The paper will use background research, logical arguments, and course concepts. The paper should be 8-10 pages long (plus a title page and References page).
The paper must include a discussion of feminist theory and indicators of gender inequality both in the United States and in the selected country. Additionally, discuss the main similarities and differences between feminists in the United States and the selected country.
Assignment Requirements:
Purpose: To develop an argument on a specific topic and provide persuasive support for your thesis using strong reasons and clear evidence.
Length: 8-10 pages, doubled-spaced
Format: APA style
- Title your essay (title should capture the essence of your thesis)
- Submit your essay to Canvas
- Reference Page required -at least 10 sources (at least 3 must be scholarly journals). [Course materials (including lecture notes, Ted Talks, etc) can count towards the total 10.]
**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH A PARTNER ON THIS PAPER, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.**
Important Due Dates:
1. Brainstorming assignment due Thursday, September 12
2. Draft due Monday, 9/16
3. Final Paper due Friday, 9/20
SAMPLE FORMAT
1. Introduction
- Hook
- Research Question (i.e. comparison of US and other country)
- Thesis Statement
2. Body Paragraphs**
- Context
- US
- citation
- citation
- Country of Comparison
- citation
- citation
- Similarities
- citation
- citation
- Differences
- citation
- citation
3. Conclusion: Summary of main points
***Note there is no set number of body paragraphs in a research paper. Just make sure to clearly connect your ideas from one to the next using transitions
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