MCPHS University / Rosen / Fall 2021 Gender Roles (BEH 356) Final Paper: “My Favorite Gender Roles Sub-Topic” The goals/purposes of your final paper are: 1. To enjoy choosing your favorite Gender Roles sub-topic (the sub-topic you like the most and/or find the most interesting) 2. To discuss WHY you are drawn to this sub-topic more than any other 3. Elaborate on your chosen sub-topic with at least two peer-reviewed research articles, which must be your two MAIN sources 4. Finally, toward the end of your paper: describe how gaining a greater understanding of your chosen subtopic A) has given you a greater understanding of yourself in the world, and/or B) will help you be more successful in life (by your own unique definition of life success) This assignment is due on Tuesday, November 23 rd, 11:59pm. Your 12+ page (cover page, 10+ FULL pages of TEXT, MINIMUM, references page) typed paper, APA style*, will include the following: ❖ APA-style cover page, including, among other things, your paper’s original title ❖ An introduction to your chosen sub-topic by way of WHY you like it and/or find it interesting. Share your personal perspective; perhaps a bit of your personal life story, etc., that contributed to why you enjoy your subtopic more than any other. Of course, as you are writing this section, be sure to highlight the most important elements/points of the topic! (Approx. 4 pages) ❖ A discussion (including your own perspectives) about at least two peer-reviewed research articles* related to your chosen subtopic. These two sources must be your two MAIN sources. APA formatting is required throughout your paper. In this section, it is crucial that you use APA style in-text citations to cite your peer-reviewed research article sources (Approx. 4 pages) • Very important: if your main two sources are not peer-reviewed research articles, you will not receive a passing grade for this paper. If you are not 100% sure that you two main sources are peer-reviewed research articles, check with the MCPHS reference librarian before writing your paper ❖ Finally, describe how a deeper understanding of your sub-topic has (and/or will have) a direct, applicable impact on your life and/or future. (Approx. 1.5 pages) ❖ Conclusion. (Approx. 0.5 pages) ❖ APA-style References page Instructions continued on the next page… MCPHS University / Rosen / Fall 2021 Your essay should be written in paragraph form with complete and grammatically correct sentences. It should be well-organized with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Your assignment will be graded on content (did you include all of the information requested above) and quality of writing (organization, grammar, syntax). *You must follow APA formatting (a correctly formatted cover page, correct header format, margins, font size, correct spacing, in-text citations, references page, and MORE). However, you do not need an abstract for this paper. How to write a paper in APA style: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/ Please note: if your paper is late, the following late penalties will apply: • Up to 1 hour late: -5% • Up to 1 day (24 hours) late: -10% • Up to 2 days (48 hours) late: -20% • Up to 1 week late: -40% • 1 week late or more: paper not accepted / zero points total