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Instructions
The purpose of this paper is to get you to think critically about a current issue, while considering the material we learned in the course.
What is research? How is it different from searching online? https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=152&v=minZ0ABVqyk&feature=emb_logo
Format:
Your essay will be approximately 4-6 pages.
Your essay will be in the form of a traditional (hamburger style) research paper format (see “BODY” below). Your essay must contain:
1. INTRODUCTION: [5 marks]
(a) Hook
(b) Thesis statement
(c) Outline of what you will argue
2. BODY: [10 marks]
(a) Second best argument in support of your thesis statement
(b) Best argument in support of your thesis statement
(c) Use minimum of 2 Academic Sources (i.e., course textbook, Humber Library Resources – Journal Articles, Books, Archives, Documentaries). Failure to use at least 2 Academic Resources will result in failing this assignment. The following will NOT be accepted: magazines, blogs, vlogs, Wikipedia, YouTube, etc.
3. CONCLUSION: [2.5 marks]
(a) Rephrase your thesis statement
(b) Briefly outline what you argued and the supporting pieces of evidence
(c) A brief explanation of why your argument is important and what, if any, lessons we can learn from this research
4. REFERENCES: [2.5 marks]
(a) (APA format) and also in-text citations throughout your paper
(b) 12pt font, Times New Roman
(c) Double-spaced
You will write your essay on the following topic:
Culture – “Despite its multiculturalism, discrimination continues to exist in Canada”
You can choose to focus on Indigenous populations, other racial/ethnic group, or subcultural group (e.g., LGBTQSP2+) in Canada. You can also speak to the systemic discrimination that takes place in the Canadian context OR specific incidents whereby racial or ethnic discrimination has been evident.
Learning Outcomes:
To provide an opportunity to critically analyze a specific issue related to the course.
To practice the skills of academic scholarship. This includes doing research, writing a thesis statement (main argument), providing evidence to support your argument.
To be able to articulate the complexity of an issue in a concise manner.
To appreciate how theory and research can be used to assess current issues.
Essay Evaluation Rubric
Unsatisfactory
Needs Improvement
Average
Excellent
Introduction
5%
Does not address assigned topic.
Does not establish a clear thesis statement/ argument.
Lacks clear organization of essay outline; that is, does not briefly outline three pieces of evidence to support thesis statement.
Does address assigned topic but with confusion.
Does not create a strong thesis or argument.
Provides an outline of some pieces of evidence to support thesis statement.
Does address assigned topic.
Creates clear thesis.
Struggles to provide an outline of supporting evidence for thesis statement.
Thoroughly responds to topic with a clear, well-constructed thesis statement.
Provides a clear outline of supporting evidence for thesis statement.
Body
10%
Misunderstands or ignores critical course concepts or does not address assigned topic.
Does not draw upon real-world examples to support each argument.
Understanding of some course concepts is significantly flawed or not clearly demonstrated.
Draws upon real-world examples but with some confusion/gaps.
Good understanding of most concepts, with minor errors or gaps.
Connects course themes to examples but misses some links.
Excellent understanding of concepts.
Applies and critically expands upon course readings/concepts/terms to support argument.
Relates themes/issues from readings to chosen example(s).
Conclusion
2.5%
Does not restate thesis statement.
Lacks restatement of three pieces of evidence.
Does not provide overall statement of assigned topic.
Restates thesis statement but provides incomplete or confused supporting evidence.
Provides overall statement of assigned topic but with confusion.
Restates thesis statement.
Provides a brief outline of each piece of supporting evidence but fails to provide brief example for each.
Provides simplistic impression of assigned topic.
Restates thesis statement.
Provides a brief outline of each piece of supporting evidence with an example.
Provides overall impressions of assigned topic.
References
2.5%
*Please note that an Unsatisfactory grade in this category will result in the overall failure of this assignment.
Does not reference assigned readings.
Does not refer to outside sources.
No APA style.
Does not use 12pt Times New Roman font.
Does not double-space their work.
Makes passing reference to readings.
Refers to outside source(s) that are not appropriate for academic writing.
Imperfect APA style.
Uses 12pt Times New Roman font but inconsistent.
Draws upon one or two course readings, as required.
Does not make satisfactory use of outside sources.
APA style is used with errors.
Uses 12pt Times New Roman font.
Double-spaces their work.
Applies and critically expands upon course readings to support argument.
Uses at least two academic-level outside sources to support thesis.
APA style is virtually error free.
Uses 12pt Times New Roman font.
Double-spaces their work, and spacing is accurate in References page.
