a thesis statement

a thesis statement

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 was 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 the 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 the US
  • Individualistic/Collective
  • Artistic
  • Values
  • Religion
  • SEX AND GENDER ROLES
  • ACCULTURATION
  • CONCLUSION
  • REFERENCES