Research Paper Instructions – AP

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Research Paper Instructions

In this paper, you will discuss various elements of a pre-approved cultural study. Some examples are listed below, but always confirm with your professor first.

Africa Asia Americas Europe Middle East Oceania *More Specific Topics Ancient Egypt Dravidian Culture (India) Aztec Classical Greece Ottoman Empire Aborigines (Australia) Colonial America Nok Culture Zhou Dynasty (China) Maya Hellenistic Greece Persian Empire Austronesian People 18th-century Haiti Mali Empire Han Dynasty (China) Inca Roman Republic Hittites Lapita People 19th-century Poland Benin Empire Song Dynasty (China) Olmec Roman Empire Ancient Israel Tongan Empire 20th-century Costa Rica Mossi Kingdom Maurya Empire (India) Pueblo Etruscans Phoenicians Moai Culture Medieval Ages France Ghana Empire Gupta Period (India) Adena Celts Babylonians Melanesian Culture Renaissance Italy Kingdom of Sine Heian Period (Japan) Hohokam Magyars Fatimid Dynasty Micronesian Culture Alabama (1950–1980) Kingdom of Nri Muromachi Period (Japan) Arawak Vikings Abbasid Dynasty Pohnpei People 1950s America Zulu Edo Period (Japan) Camdeba Merovingian Dynasty Umayyad Dynasty Chamorro Culture The Modern Cherokee Nation Songhai Empire Three Kingdoms Period (Korea) Iroquois Carolingian Dynasty Sumerians Papuan People   Ashanti Empire Kingdom of Nam-Viet Inuit Tudor England Assyrians Kingdom of Hawaii   Aksumite Empire Khmer Period (Cambodia) Taino Byzantine Empire Akkadians Maori Culture (New Zealand)   Kingdom of Zimbabwe Mon Dvaravati Period (Thailand) Toltec Visigoths Medes   *Using these ideas, you can also come up with your own, but they must be approved by professor.  

Please provide the following information about your culture:

Content

Introduction with a thesis statement Provide a brief history of your culture Explain how your chosen culture is represented in the United States Is your culture individualistic or collectivistic? Provide at least one example What are some of the artistic (art, music, architecture, dance) contributions of your culture? What are some values of your culture? Provide at least three examples Discuss your culture’s religion(s)? Include name and basic belief system of at least one of the major faiths What are some of the sex and gender role differences in your culture? Provide at least three examples Discuss what we would need to know to acculturate into your culture (if it is a culture from the past, what would we need to do in order to fit in during that timeframe). Provide at least one concrete suggestion Conclusion Specific Paper Requirements:

Four-page minimum: six-page maximum (Times New Roman, 1-inch marginsm 12-pt. font, double-spaced) Quality of writing: Must contain in-text citations in APA format Spelling and Grammar Correct APA style format A minimum of three or more credible sources (books, journal articles, magazine/newspaper articles, etc.)  Paper Outline:

Introduction

History

Cultural Context

Represented in the United States Individualistic/Collective Artistic Values Religion Sex and Gender Roles

Acculturation

Conclusion

References

 

RUBRIC

 

Mechanics and APA Formatting 10 to >7.9 pts Meets Expectations The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly. 7.9 to >5.9 pts Approaches Expectations The assignment does not follow current APA format and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed. 5.9 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.

 

Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent 50 to >39.5 pts Meets Expectations Paper demonstrates that the author fully understands and has applied course concepts. Paper includes several high quality, thought- provoking ideas. Topic is focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment. 39.5 to >29.5 pts Approaches Expectations Paper does not demonstrate that the author fully understands and has applied course concepts. Paper includes few, if any, thought-provoking ideas or unique insights to the discussion. Topic is not focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment. 29.5 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations The paper indicates no understanding of the concepts in the course. The paper lacks any exploration of the subject by the author. The topic is unclear or too broad for the scope of the assignment. 50 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization/<br>Cohesiveness 20 to >15.8 pts Meets Expectations Connections among subtopics and the thesis/topic are clear without being repetitive or redundant. Concluding remarks demonstrate analysis and synthesis of ideas. Writing and integration of source materials is eloquent and skillful. 15.8 to >11.8 pts Approaches Expectations Connections among subtopics are missing or forced. Conclusion is unclear or disconnected from the topic. Writing and integration of source materials is awkward or confusing. 11.8 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Connections among subtopics are missing. Subtopics are not presented. Conclusion is missing or disconnected from the topic. Writing lacks skill. Sources are not present. 20 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Evidence/Research 20 to >15.8 pts Meets Expectations Three or more appropriate sources are completely and eloquently integrated throughout the paper. At least one source is from credible, scholarly, peer-reviewed materials. Detailed, meaningful quotations and paraphrases aptly and accurately support the topic. 15.8 to >11.8 pts Approaches Expectations Fewer than three appropriate sources are used. At least one source is from credible, scholarly, peer-reviewed materials. Quotations and paraphrases are lacking or do not support several subtopics. 11.8 to >0 pts Does Not Meet Expectations Sources are missing. Paper lacks quotations and paraphrases.

 

 
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