The Final Paper presents many applicable social theories

Final Paper

OVERVIEW
The Final Paper presents
an overview of the topics of the course framed within one of the people groups
studied, demonstrating the student’s’ ability to integrate the readings,
writing assignments, and key term into a seminal project.

FINAL PAPER TOPIC
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The paper requires you to choose one of the people groups studied
in the course and apply as many applicable social theories from the coursework
as are appropriate. It will be supported by other work related to that people
group such as movie reviews, discussion boards, article research, key words,
and the like. Students will include at least five sources from outside of the
coursework to supplement the paper. The paper must show how pluralism,
diversity, multiculturalism, ethnocentrism, racism, and assimilation are
elements of American society.

GUIDELINES

Your
paper should be 6 to 8 pages (2200 – 2500 words) and should cover the
directives already given.
You
should follow accepted research approaches and citation format (APA).
Your
paper must be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font.
It
is to include a simple title page in Times New Roman 12 point font
including Name of paper, Course, Professor, School, Date, Student Name. It
is NOT to include any pictures or artwork.
Your
paper must include an APA-style reference page that shows the sources
used.
Your
paper should be well developed and convey your understanding of the
readings and concepts.
Your
paper should be organized, coherent, and unified.
Your
paper should be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
Base
your research paper on at least five different research sources which must
be listed in the concluding bibliography list. It must also include
pertinent reading from the course and the textbook. Use an outline to structure
your paper ensuring that you include:

o Course theories
o Examples from the textbook
o Five articles from other sources
o Examples including materials from the course
(discussion board, web articles, film reviews)

Be
sure to document all contentions and “facts” mentioned in an academically
acceptable manner. (See writing resources below)

If you have questions
about the requirements of the paper, be sure to discuss them with your mentor
well in advance of the final submission. Consult the Course Calendar for this
paper’s due date. It must be submitted by the last day of the semester.