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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.