medical ethic and humanity
Research Paper Instructions
In this paper you will discuss various elements of a pre-approved cultural study.
Research Paper Content:
· Begin with an introduction with a thesis statement.
· Provide a brief history of your culture.
· Explain how your chosen culture is represented in the United States.
· Discuss whether your culture individualistic or collectivistic. Provide at least one example.
· Detail some of the artistic (art, music, architecture, dance) contributions of your culture.
· Explain some of the 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.
· Detail 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 a past one, what would we need to do for preparing for our time machine to fit in). Provide at least one concrete suggestion.
· End with the conclusion.
Specific Paper Requirements:
· Length of paper four to six pages in length (Times New Roman; One inch margins; Font 12; Double-spaced)
· Must contain in-text citations in current APA Style
· Check your spelling and grammar
· Include a minimum of three or more credible sources (books, journal articles, magazine/newspaper articles, etc.)
Paper Outline:
Name: Signature Assignment Final Paper
| Meets Expectations | Approaches Expectations | Does Not Meet Expectations | |
| Content | Points Range:100 (40.00%) – 125 (50.00%)
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. |
Points Range:75 (30.00%) – 98.75 (39.50%)
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. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 73.75 (29.50%)
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. |
| Organization/ Cohesiveness | Points Range:40 (16.00%) – 50 (20.00%)
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. |
Points Range:30 (12.00%) – 39.5 (15.80%)
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. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 29.5 (11.80%)
Connections among subtopics are missing. Subtopics are not presented. Conclusion is missing or disconnected from the topic. Writing lacks skill. Sources are not present. |
| Supporting Evidence/Research | Points Range:40 (16.00%) – 50 (20.00%)
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. |
Points Range:30 (12.00%) – 39.5 (15.80%)
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. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 29.5 (11.80%)
Sources are missing. Paper lacks quotations and paraphrases. |
| Mechanics and APA Style | Points Range:20 (8.00%) – 25 (10.00%)
The assignment consistently follows current APA Style and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly. |
Points Range:15 (6.00%) – 19.75 (7.90%)
The assignment does not follow current APA Style and/or has many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Many sources are cited and referenced incorrectly, or citations and references are missing where needed. |
Points Range:0 (0.00%) – 14.75 (5.90%)
No attempt to follow APA Style is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper. |
Name:Signature Assignment Final Paper
· INTRODUCTION
· HISTORY
· CULTURAL CONTEXT
· Represented in US
· Individualistic/Collective
· Artistic
· Values
· Religion
· SEX AND GENDER ROLES
· ACCULTURATION
· CONCLUSION
· REFERENCES
Exit