Prompt:
Research Paper
Students will synthesize current research related to structured inequalities experienced by a particular diverse group in the U.S. Students will also describe stressors and health consequences related to the inequalities identified. The group selected should represent one or more of the following characteristics: race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and age. Students will discuss important research findings and the implications of these findings in a review paper (4-6 pages, double-spaced), citing a minimum of five (5) academic peer-reviewed journals. Papers should include a synopsis, analysis, and application of current research as reported in the literature. In addition, papers should address the impact of inequities/stressors from a physiological, psychological, or emotional perspective. Social actions and behavioral interventions for reducing/eliminating inequities and related stressors and health consequences must also be addressed. Evaluation criteria include the following: (a) identification of ethnic/cultural group, structured inequalities association with selected ethnic/cultural group, political, historical, economic, and/or social processes that have produced diversity, equality and/or structured inequality, related stressors and health consequences, and constructive individual/social action(s) that have led to greater equality and social injustice; (b) synthesis, critical analysis and application of the literature; (c) adherence to the assignment guidelines; (d) citations, references, and format; (e) syntax, grammar, and spelling; (f) originality and creativity.
Guidelines:
- Review paper (4-6 pages, double-spaced)
- Citing a minimum of five academic peer-reviewed journals.
- APA format
- Title page and reference page
- Organize your sections – develop an outline – use paragraph or section headers
Papers should include a synopsis, analysis, and application of current research as reported in the literature. In addition, papers should address the impact of inequities/stressors from a physiological, psychological, or emotional perspective. Social actions and behavioral interventions for reducing/eliminating inequities and related stressors and health consequences must also be addressed.
Evaluation criteria
(1) synthesis, critical analysis and application of the literature;
(2) adherence to the assignment guidelines;
(3) citations, references, and format;
(4) syntax, grammar, and spelling;
(5) originality and creativity.
It will be important to:
- Relate to class topics, readings, discussions, and social lines of identity in some way
- History of research
- Define the field and the topic – what type of research is being done
- Breakdown and analyze each journal article – purpose, hypothesis, goals, results, implications
- It would be wise to choose a narrow group – be specific – lbgt low SES for example
- Use section headers wherever possible
- Include grading rubric
- Health outcomes, stressors, risk factors
Students are required to cite at least five (5) primary sources (i.e. academic journal articles, etc.) in the paper (APA Style). Use .gov sites and no profits.
Topic Chosen:
Asian-American X female, teens (HS), ages 14-18, body images
Asian-American X female, middle-aged adults, ages 35-64, depression
I chose my gender and ethnicity because it is something I also identify as, female and Vietnamese. The age groups and the illness I have chosen were ages 14-18 and 35-64 and illnesses being body images and depression. I have chosen these topics because it is something that I was able to relate closer to.
2 APA refs:
- Mulasi-Pokhriyal, U., & Smith, C. (2010). Assessing body image issues and body satisfaction/dissatisfaction among Hmong American children 9–18 years of age using mixed methodology. Body Image, 7(4), 341-348.
- Kawi, J., Reyes, A. T., & Arenas, R. Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage in the Face of Chronic Pain.