The purpose of this assignment is to complete the formal written portion of your research project. You will be writing a literature review and reflection on your topic based on research and a conversation with someone on your topic. Part of sexual literacy is the capacity to communicate about sexuality. To be knowledgeable on the subject, you will examine current research in the area of your topic.
Resources
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Tasks
You will complete a paper that has the following sections:
Introduction (.5 page): You will develop an introductory paragraph that sets up your topic. It establishes the context and significance of the research you are evaluating, summarizing current understanding and background information about the topic and stating the purpose of the paper in a thesis statement.
Research (1.5 pages): You will develop a section that defines your topic, key components needed to understand your topic, and describe the complexity of the topic (e.g. context, factors of influence, group differences). You will be using TWO empirical peer-reviewed journal articles to provide evidence for your claims. You will need to synthesize and interpret. Make sure to paraphrase rather than using direct quotations.
Reflection (2 pages): Reflections include thoughts, feelings, or reactions to an experience that can enhance learning, knowledge acquisition, and understanding. It is a form of critical thinking and review. The reflective capacity can facilitate awareness of ethical issues or value conflicts, therefore an essential skill for public service professionals. You will need to describe the person and location of the conversation. Followed by your thoughts, feelings, and reactions to the conversations (this should not be a summary of the conversation). In this section, you should NOT summarize the entire conversation. The goal is to reflect on elements of the conversation.
Conclusion (1 page): The goal of a conclusion is to summarize the findings you have presented and to discuss the implications to professionals in the field. After reiterating the findings from research, discuss the need or development of programs or policies that can help support the topic or raise awareness. A conclusion wraps up and provides a sense of closure.
Make sure to edit your paper and save the file. (I recommend on a cloud so you don’t lose your work)
Upload your file to this Turnitin link to check for originality. You can submit early to make sure you have not plagiarized and have paraphrased appropriately.
If you need to revise your paper after uploading, you have until the deadline to submit a new paper.
Expectations
Papers should be formatted as follows:
In APA edition 7th
Include a cover page, headings, and references.
FIVE-pages of text
double-spaced
Times New Roman 12 pt Font
1 inch margins
page number does not include references or cover page!
Submission Format
Please upload a Word document or PDF.
Time Frame
You need to revise your Introduction and Literature review (1 to 2 hours), complete your conversation (30-60 minutes), develop an organized reflection on your conversation (1 to 3 hours), develop a conclusion (1 to 2 hours), and edit (1 to 2 hours).
Turnitin.com
Turnitin checks the originality of your paper against online sources. It will provide you a score of 0 to 100, the goal in general for this class is to get 15% or less (does not include references). This is not a cut-off score, but rather an approximation, as I carefully examine what is being highlighted.
Your goal is to PARAPHRASE!! For an APA literature review, we do not use direct quotations, but rather summarize and cite the articles we are referring to. What I look for in the output is to see no full sentences highlighted, sometimes common short phrases will be highlighted, don’t worry about that. Sometimes, you might get a score of 20% and have everything paraphrased, don’t worry I will check to see what is happening.
Feel free to turn in your paper multiple times before the deadline to check your literature review for plagiarism. I will only grade the final paper.
Points
The paper will be graded in the following areas:
complex connections
effective descriptions and definitions
caliber and use of research
in-depth personal reflection
organization
writing style
Rubric
Research and Reflection Paper
Research and Reflection Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeComplex connections
Make connections between the research evidence to explain a complex picture of sexual development
Link to a theoretical framework to explain your topic.
Describe the role of socio-political context on your topic.
Draw conclusions and develop implications for society on your topic
15 pts
Exemplary
14 pts
Achieved
13 pts
Proficient
12 pts
Developing
11 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Missing
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEffective descriptions and definitions
Define your topic (e.g., PCOS)
Describe variables that influence your topic (e.g., income)
Provide examples of the topic based on research
Clear introduction, thesis, and conclusion of topic.
45 pts
Exemplary
42 pts
Achieved
39 pts
Proficient
36 pts
Developing
33 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Missing
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of Research
Information originated from multiple sources that have been compiled and synthesized. Citations are current. Descriptions include details on the studies.
15 pts
Exemplary
14 pts
Achieved
13 pts
Proficient
12 pts
Developing
11 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Missing
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection
Thoughts, feelings, or reactions to the experiences are clearly described. Clear interpretations of the research and conversation(s).
45 pts
Exemplary
42 pts
Achieved
39 pts
Proficient
36 pts
Developing
33 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Missing
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
Well-organized paper (e.g. clear headings, appropriate margins, font size and color). Topics are clearly linked from section to section. Paragraphs have a clear beginning, middle and end. Clear thesis statement. Each section clearly contributes to the thesis argument.
15 pts
Exemplary
14 pts
Achieved
13 pts
Proficient
12 pts
Developing
11 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Missing
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Style
Paper follows standard conventions of punctuation (e.g., commas), sentence structure, spelling, grammar, and paragraph development. Follows the expectations from the American Psychological Association (APA) (e.g. headings, citations, and references)
15 pts
Exemplary
14 pts
Achieved
13 pts
Proficient
12 pts
Developing
11 pts
Emerging
0 pts
Missing
15 pts
Total Points: 150
