to show how a not-so-well-known person or movements’ emergent truth pushes back against dominant cultures’ non-inclusive or discriminatory narrative through using their voice and actions to disrupt, and create positive change.
. Conduct research and write an APA formatted Research Essay using 3-5 sources. If you’re not very familiar with APA formatting, be sure and start looking that up sooner than later. You will not be expected to use an abstract, but you will be expected to use (and format correctly) “References” both in-text, and a Reference section; subheaders; a Title page; and basic font and margin requirements for APA.
The introduction should briefly introduce and state the issue to be examined. It should start with creative, attention-getting hook then state why you chose the person/movement, show how you will critically evaluate the person or movement you chose, and provide a clear thesis statement.
The body of your paper contains information that explains who the person/movement is, what they did, and then also provide a “status update” to what the current cultural landscape is regarding the influences of the person/movement you chose. The sub-headers used in APA formatting provide your divisions, as note below, although you do not put the words “sub-header”.
(Sub-header:) Who are/were they?
This sections answers the question who are they? This defines them and their power and limitations in the culture of the time. This section provides any historical information that is relevant about them personally.
(Sub-header:) What was happening in culture of the time?
Here you will give some perspective about events and attitudes of the time and what happened that allowed a space for their voice. What was going on in dominant culture at the time that allowed for their entry point into the cultural narrative?
(Sub-header:) What did they do?
This section should specifically explain what was their action that disrupted dominant culture.
(Sub-header:) Where are they now?
Here you will explain what happened as a result of their action or voice. What is the trajectory or lasting effects?; provide a status update about them or their movement.
(Sub-header:) Conclusion
The conclusion of the paper should cover the three major parts.
Answer: the thesis statement, revisited.
Summary: main points and highlights from the body paragraphs.
Significance: the relevance and implications of the research findings and what further actions could still be taken.
More details of Requirements and Execution:
1. Your essay should be typed and double-spaced on standard-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″), with 1″ margins on all sides.
2. Title Page is required. The title page should contain the title of the paper, the author’s name, and the institutional affiliation including course name, professor’s name, and date. (centered)
3. NO ABSTRACT REQUIRED
4. Page number on each page
