Read all info below including the background, I believe it gives some context which will make the essay easier to write overall. Keep on scrolling to find the instructions, you can write from whatever position you want (whether you agree with evolutionary psychology or do not, please use the CORRECT article for the position, either Singh if you chose pro or Harris if you chose anti evo). Also, make up the personal experience section, it does not matter whether it actually happened or is fake. Just make it realistic enough and keep in mind that I am a woman. I will provide all sources, lectures, and articles required in the attachments. Thank you so much in advance this will help me so SO much! — Reflection Essays: General Guidelines The reflection essays are a space for you to reflect on the role gender plays in your life and the lives of those close to you. General guidelines for all essays are as follows: (1) Format: Essay should be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages in length. Use 1-inch margins and Times New Roman font. Include headings that delineate each of the four required sections. (For examples of headings, see sample essay on Canvas.) (2) Citation Format: Use APA style version 7 for in-text citations. In addition, include an APA-style reference list at the end of each essay. Anything that is cited in-text must also be listed in the reference list. This includes textbooks, journal articles, and any other sources you use. (3) Plagiarism: For the essays in this class, you are not permitted to include word-for-word quotations from empirical journal articles or the textbook. Instead, put information from outside sources into your own words (i.e., paraphrase). Whenever you paraphrase another author`s ideas, you must cite that person. It is your responsibility to appropriately cite outside sources. Background Info: Essay 2 focuses on mating preferences within the context of romantic relationships. This topic is discussed in Chapter 9 of the Helgeson textbook and in the Week 11 lecture. The topic of gender differences in mating preferences is currently a source of heated debate within the field of psychology. On one side of the debate are evolutionary psychologists, who argue that women and men have different mating preferences because they faced different evolutionary challenges. For example, evolutionary psychologists believe that men evolved to seek out a mate who is young and attractive, whereas women evolved to seek out a mate who is wealthy and powerful. Evolutionary psychologists also argue that due to evolution, men are motivated to “sow their seed” and seek out numerous sexual partners, whereas women are motivated to seek out stable, long-term relationships. On the other side of the debate are feminist psychologists, who critique the ways in which evolutionary theory has been applied to the study of gender. They argue that evolutionary theory exaggerates the size of gender differences in mating preferences, and dismisses how non-heterosexual people do not match evolutionary predictions of gender and attractiveness. Feminist psychologists also point out methodological flaws in the research that draws from evolutionary psychology to explain gender differences and critique how evolutionary theory provides excuses for behaviors such as male infidelity. In short, feminist psychologists believe that women and men tend to value similar attributes in their mates. Instructions: For this essay, your job is to pick a position in the debate and defend it by drawing from the textbook, research articles, and your own life experiences. Specifically, your essay should address the following question: Do you agree with evolutionary psychology`s account of gender differences in mating preferences? As noted, the key premises of the evolutionary perspective are as follows: (1) Gender differences in mating preferences are large/universal and (2) Evolution is the main cause of these gender differences. In Part 1 of the essay, describe BOTH sides of the debate. To do this, draw from each of the sources listed below. Suggested Length: 1-2 pages Buss and Schmitt (2011): Read pages 768-770 Smith and Konik (2011): Read pages 595-597 Either the textbook OR course lectures (use course lectures provided) In Part 2 of the essay, begin by explicitly stating your position. Example: “I agree with evolutionary psychology`s account of gender differences in mating preferences” or “I disagree with evolutionary psychology`s account of gender differences in mating preferences.” Explain why you hold the position you do, drawing from relevant theory and research as needed. Then use one of the two articles below to help defend your argument. Summarize the article first. Then explain how it helps to support your position. Suggested Length: 1-2 pages Singh and Singh (2011) [Use this if you are Pro-Evolutionary Psychology.] Harris (2011) [Use this if you are Anti-Evolutionary Psychology.] In Part 3 of the essay, draw from your own experiences to further defend your argument. Specifically, discuss whether your own experiences in romantic relationships (OR your observations of other people`s relationships) support an evolutionary account of gender differences in mating preferences. For instance, some students in prior courses have argued that their experiences in (or observations of) same-sex relationships do not align with evolutionary psychology. Other students have highlighted experiences in sororities or fraternities as aligning very closely with evolutionary psychology. Then, explicitly connect your experiences/observations to your argument, using at least one of the sources you have previously used in the paper. Suggested Length: 1 page Grading Your essay will be graded on the above requirements. See the rubric and the directions page for more details. Rubric PSY 467 Essay 2 Rubric PSY 467 Essay 2 Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTimeliness 5 pts Full Marks Essay was submitted on time 0 pts No Marks Essay was not submitted on time or was missing 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat 5 to 0.0 pts Full Marks Paper adheres to formatting requirements (4-5 pages not including references, double spaced, 1-inch margins, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, parts 1-4 delineated with headings) 0 pts No Marks All formatting was incorrect or missing 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting/Organization 2 to 0.0 pts Full Marks Paper is clearly written without typos or grammar/spelling errors. Information is organized correctly within essay parts according to the directions. 0 pts No Marks Paper is illegible or missing 2 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources 8 to 0.0 pts Full Marks Paper includes 2 empirical sources, AND cites either the textbook or the Leaper & Friedman (2007) article. Sources were cited appropriately using APA style, both in-text and in the reference list. No quotes were used. 0 pts No Marks All sources/citations are incorrect or missing 8 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 1: (suggested length: 1-2 pages) 15 to 0.0 pts Full Marks Paper adequately explains both sides of the debate, using both sources and either the textbook or lecture. 0 pts No Marks Part 1 is missing 15 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 2: (suggested length: 1-2 pages) 25 to 0.0 pts Full Marks Author explicitly states their position. Author provides compelling and accurate evidence to support position, drawing from the appropriate article (as described in the directions). 0 pts No Marks Part 2 is missing 25 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart 3: (suggested length: half page to 1 page) 15 to 0.0 pts Full Marks Author draws from personal experiences and/or observations of others to further support their position. Connections between personal experiences/observations and the paper`s main argument are explicit, and author provides citations to support those connections. 0 pts No Marks Part 4 is missing 15 pts Total Points: 75
