Instructions
Persuasive Argument Paper #1
This assignment will leverage your curiosity and challenge you to explore thoughts, feelings, and reactions to topics introduced in this course. It will invite you to reflect on your ideas and to connect the psychology of gender to daily life.
The Persuasive Argument Paper #1 is an integrative assignment that supports synthesis and the three course learning outcomes:
apply knowledge of cultural and historical influences, theoretical perspectives, and empirical findings on conceptions of gender, gender roles, and gender similarities and differences to make informed decisions regarding human behavior
effectively communicate information about gender, gender roles, and gender similarities and differences to individuals, communities, and organizations
value diversity and different perspectives on gender, gender roles, and gender similarities and differences; tolerate ambiguity; and act ethically to interact appropriately with various sociocultural and international populations
Select an issue or dilemma of interest, inspired by the content of this course. – COMING OUT AS GAY
Review the pertinent literature.
Decide on your perception; take a stance based on the consensus from the psychological literature you have reviewed (you will need to cite your sources throughout this paper).
Write and submit for grading a well composed, 2-3 page (APA style formatted) persuasive argument paper that …
Presents your perception in the form of a thesis statement.
Summarizes the issues; demonstrates an understanding of the controversy.
Defends/argues in favor of your perception using all psychological research and resources available.
Finishes with a strong summary statement that reinforces your thesis.
Proofread your work; use grammar/spellcheck functions.
Revise; submit final draft.
