Homework: Controversial Topic Position Paper
Instructions
Develop your position on a controversial diversity topic; choose one of the topics in the Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Race and Ethnicity text or one of your own. You must support your argument with a minimum of 5 sources.
After examining scholarly research on both sides of the issue, write a 3-5 page, double-spaced paper (plus title, abstract, and references pages) organized as follows:
o Title page.
o Abstract.
o Introduction.
o Your position and arguments.
o Evidence for your position.
o Counterarguments to your position.
o Evidence for the counterarguments.
o Rebuttals to those counterarguments.
o Summary and Conclusion.
o References.
Choose a controversial topic in the area of diversity and ethnicity and write a 3-5 page position paper in favor of or opposing a selected question.
Not surprisingly, there are multiple perspectives to consider when studying issues related to culture, ethnicity, and diversity. These perspectives are shaped by upbringing, values, belief systems, and many other variables. This assessment is an opportunity to explore both sides of a current controversial issue and apply psychological theory and research to endorse a position. While opinions are always informed by one's background and experiences, understanding and analyzing different viewpoints is essential for enhancing cultural competency. One way to accomplish this is by considering psychological frameworks and reviewing empirical evidence to better understand complex areas of diversity and inclusion.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
1. Describe the effects of culture, ethnicity, and diversity on the human experience.
o Describe a controversial topic and key current issues related to the topic.
2. Analyze psychological research findings related to culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
o Identify rebuttals to counterarguments using psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the rebuttals.
o Assess the strength of the original position using psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support own views.
3. Apply psychological theories to issues affecting culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
o Identify counterarguments to own position, using psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to support the counterarguments.
4. Apply psychological theory and research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity to inform personal and professional behavior.
o Describe own personal or professional position on a topic supported by psychological theories or research in culture, ethnicity, and diversity.
5. Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Culture.rar