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:

• INTRODUCTION
• HISTORY
• CULTURAL CONTEXT
• Represented in US
• Individualistic/Collective
• Artistic
• Values
• Religion
• SEX AND GENDER ROLES
• ACCULTURATION
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES