post soc312 Written Assignment 1

Written Assignment # 1

In a 5-7 page paper discuss the social and biological construction of race in the United States. In this paper you will need to discuss how historical events and history in general have contributed to the social construction of race.

Guidelines-

Each paper will be at least 5 full pages, double spaced with size 12 Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins on all sides. Please use complete sentences, appropriate grammar, spelling, and references. You will also be required to use in-text references in your work in accordance with APA style to avoid plagiarism. Information to help with your writing is provided under the APA resources section of the course information tab (on blackboard).

Must include a title page

Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.

Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought within the body paragraphs (at least 5 full pages).

Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.

Must use APA style as outlined in your approved style guide to document all sources.

Must utilize at least three additional sources in addition to your course text (including at least two scholarly journal articles).

Must include, on the final page, a Reference List that is completed according to APA style as outlined on the “course information” page.

Please be sure to avoid using internet sources such as Wikipedia or other web-based resources that do not have strong academic backing. You will also be required to use in-text references in your work in accordance with APA style to avoid plagiarism. You must use at least 3 additional sources (at least two scholarly source, such as scholarly or peer reviewed journals). Plagiarism detection software will be used to scan each paper andany paper that is determined to have academic integrity issues will earn a score of 0 automatically.