Complete the Investigation Activity/Research. This paper will be written in APIA format. If you are new to APA*, you can find resources online and get assistance from Lakeland’s Library. Your paper will be divided by headings: Introduction, One for each topic, Conclusion, and References.
- Gather information on the following:
- Social Stratification (as it relates to education)
- Equal Opportunity Education
- Diversity in the Classroom
- Inclusion
- Start your paper with an introduction that discusses the purpose of writing the paper. This lets the reader know what they are going to be reading about.
- Develop a 5 – 7 page paper by dividing your paper into headings/sections for each of the 4 topics followed by a definition for each, how each topic applies to students,and implications regarding each topic for teachers (considerations and/or best practices. You should be using a variety of credible resources including journals, websites, presentations, interviews, etc.
- Conclude with a summary relating the topics education in general. In other words talk about what you have learned and/or experienced.
- Include a reference page in APA format.
*NOTE – I am not expecting mastery of APA formatting as this may be your first experience using it. However, it will be the style of writing for all your current and future education writing and materials. Therefore, I want you to get familiar with it.Grading -75 points= papers that are well-developed free of errors, address all aspects of the assignment and are written in a scholarly format including headings and citations.50 points = papers that address all criteria, but have grammatical or spelling errors, or lack enough detail to demonstrates understanding.25 points = Some key elements of the paper are missing and/or the paper has many grammatical or spelling errors. The format is lacking flow and organization.0 Points = Paper does not meet assignment criteria and lacks details to show understanding. The writing is well below college level.