CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN THE UNITED STATES
I would like to write about Hispanics in America.
Final Paper OVERVIEW
The Final Paper presents an overview of the topics of the course framed within one of the people groups
studied, demonstrating the student’s’ ability to integrate the readings, writing assignments, and key term
into a seminal project. FINAL PAPER TOPIC The paper requires you to choose one of the people groups studied in the course and apply as
many applicable social theories from the coursework as are appropriate. It will be supported by other work
related to that people group such as movie reviews, discussion boards, article research, key words, and
the like. Students will include at least five sources from outside of the coursework to supplement the
paper. The paper must show how pluralism, diversity, multiculturalism, ethnocentrism, racism, and
assimilation are elements of American society. GUIDELINES o
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o Your paper should be 6 to 8 pages (2200 – 2500 words) and should cover the directives already
given.
You should follow accepted research approaches and citation format (APA).
Your paper must be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12 point font.
It is to include a simple title page in Times New Roman 12 point font including Name of paper,
Course, Professor, School, Date, Student Name. It is NOT to include any pictures or artwork.
Your paper must include an APA-style reference page that shows the sources used.
Your paper should be well developed and convey your understanding of the readings and
concepts.
Your paper should be organized, coherent, and unified.
Your paper should be free of spelling and grammatical errors.
Base your research paper on at least five different research sources which must be listed in the
concluding bibliography list. It must also include pertinent reading from the course and the
textbook. Use an outline to structure your paper ensuring that you include:
Course theories
Examples from the textbook
Five articles from other sources
Examples including materials from the course (discussion board, web articles, film
reviews)
Be sure to document all contentions and “facts” mentioned in an academically acceptable
manner. (See writing resources below) If you have questions about the requirements of the paper, be sure to discuss them with your mentor well
in advance of the final submission. Consult the Course Calendar for this paper’s due date. It must be
submitted by the last day of the semester.
