(Note for writer: Approved topics for comparing and contrasting- The Black Power movement of the 1960s and 1970s and the modern-day movement for police reform and accountability) Please be sure to be very specific about the comparison between the two topics, only one aspect of the black power movement dealt with police brutality.)
Instructions:
Part One: Research Paper
Students must submit a short research paper that compares and contrasts two events: one from the past, and one from the present. (Note: the term “events” broadly refers to notable developments or issues, recognized political and social leaders, organizations, and/or social movements.) This assignment focuses on the Core Objective of Social Responsibility. However Critical Thinking Skills and Communication Skills will also be assessed.
Students are free select which events that they would like to examine—although all topics MUST be approved by the professor. As with Signature Assignment 1, this paper must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, range between 300 and 600 words, and will be considered “late” under previously mentioned circumstances.
In this research paper, students are required to address each of the following:
Is the unit of analysis acting as a racialized subject or are they acting on the premise of a collective consciousness for the purpose of protection or institution-building? Explain.
How did individuals and groups involved with the events under analysis take a proactive role in changing society and/or participating in the democratic process?
(Concept from the rubric: citizenship)
What issues of fairness and/or inequality were addressed by individuals and groups involved with the events? Be sure to include a discussion of racial prejudice, discrimination, and ethical behaviors.
(Concept from the rubric: social justice)
How can our nation overcome problems of race relations in establishing a fair and equal society? How have conditions for African Americans changed? How have they remained the same?
(Concept from the rubric: ecology)
The paper must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, and range between 600 and 900 words (or 2-3 pages). It will be considered “late”—and points will be deducted—if it is not submitted online via Canvas by the due date.
Note: You must consult at least 3 reputable sources to complete this assignment. You are not permitted to use quotes. You must paraphrase. Please cite your sources in Chicago style.
Reputable source sites include anything found on the UTA Library search engine, including books, news articles, book reviews, and academic articles. You can also use NPR, Fox News, MSNBC, BBC, a local news outlet like the Dallas Morning News, or the UTA school newspaper (archives available online via UTA library). UTA also has access to back-issues of black news periodicals including the Chicago Defender. I think back-issues of Jet and Essence Magazine are available, also.
