Human sexuality

 

 

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (Choose One of the Following Three Options):

 

 

Option #1:   ESSAY QUESTION:  Choose ANY TOPIC in the area of human sexuality of personal interest to you.

 

Paper heading should include: Student Name; Student ID #; (Wednesday Class) Section 001. Pages must be:   Typed and double-spaced (2-sided is fine); 12 point font; 1” margins. It should be a minimum of 6 pages and is due on March 28th.  HARD COPY ONLY. 1.  The OUTLINE formatted below MUST be used in writing your paper! 2.  The subject MUST be able to fit the question requirements below.

This project is an opportunity for you to delve deeper into specific areas of human sexuality of interest to you or of personal relevance to your life. You have a fair amount of flexibility in deciding what topic to choose, to make this project most relevant to your learning goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Outline:

1. SUBJECT INTRODUCTION  (1-2  pages)
2. What subject did you choose to focus on?
3. Describe why you chose this particular subject e.g. to increase your knowledge; to clarify conflicting views on the subject; to learn practical suggestion or tools for your personal life; etc.
4. What questions did you have before you began your research of the subject?

 

1. CURRENT RESEARCH (2-3 pages)
2. Using your text and other sources, explore the current views on this subject; or, compare and contrast the opposing viewpoints on the topic; or, describe the practical tools or “learnings” helpful to you personally.
3. What are the conclusions you have drawn from your review?
4. Include citations for all information and concepts that are not your own, and include a bibliography at the end of your paper.

 

1. SUMMARY (1-2 pages)
2. Having completed your review, have your views changed or have they remained the same?
3. Discuss whether you understand this subject better and why.
4. Final summary of the paper overall.

 

1. BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE (NOT counted as one of the 6 required pages.)

 

“Project Pitfalls”:

1. Did not use or follow the outline provided.
2. Did not use professional resources to support opinion.
3. Almost exclusive use of one or two resources to support opinion.
4. The project does not follow the required page format.
5. Resources and bibliography are not consistent.

Essay Question Grading Criteria

	3	2	1	0
Development of Response	Excellent response to chosen topic  area.	Very good response to questions – generally clear and thoughtful.	Adequate response to questions – may lack consistent clarity.	Insufficient response to questions – may be unclear and/or difficult to understand.
Project Outline	Responded to all parts of the Project Outline.	Responded to most parts of the Project Outline.	Responded to some parts of the Outline.  (No more than 2 parts are missing.)	Responded to only part of Project Outline. (More than 2 parts are missing.)
Use of Resources	Exceptionally well integrated use of resources to support personal opinions.	Resources used occasionally to support personal opinions.	Resources used marginally to support personal opinions.	Primarily personal opinions with no support from resources.
Citation of Resources	All resources are cited accurately in the text and bibliography.	Most resources are cited accurately in the text and bibliography.	Some resources are cited inaccurately in the text or bibliography.	Resources are cited inaccurately in the text and bibliography.
Bibliography	Used several resources in addition to the text.	Used at least 1 resource in addition to the text.	Used the text or 1 resource only.	No bibliography included.
Length of Response	6 pages	5 pages	4 pages	3 pages or fewer

16-18=A                10-12=B+              5-6=C+                  0-2=D

13-15=A-                   7-9=B                 3-4=C                     F=Did not respond to the question or question is not listed or approved.

 

 

SAMPLE Suggested Topics:

Biology & Physiology:	Arousal & Response:	Environment:	Ethics:
·         Homosexuality ·         The Biology of Sexual Desire ·         Infertility ·         Gender Identity Disorder ·         Sexual Orientation	·         Sexual Jealousy ·         Sexual Fantasies ·         Sexuality and Aging ·         Fetishism ·         Human Courtship Behavior – Past, Present & Future ·         Pornography ·         Female versus Male Orgasm ·         Sex and the Internet as it relates to Arousal	·         The Commercial-ization of sex ·         Sex in Advertising ·         Sex in the Media ·         Sexual Dynamics in Partnerships	·         The Effects of Early Sex Education ·         Homophobia ·         The Sexual Revolution ·         Female Circumcision ·         Rape in all forms ·         Prostitution ·         Sexual Exploitation ·         Attitudes toward Masturbation ·         Sexual Abuse of Children ·         Should Alternatives to Monogamy be Accepted by Society? ·         Incest ·         Erotica versus Pornography

 

1. This assignment should be a thoughtful blend of opinion, critical thinking, and EVIDENCE FROM YOUR RESEARCH.
2. Present specific, detailed and sufficient research evidence supporting your position. Give COMPLETE CITATIONS OF ALL RESOURCES used in your paper. Citations should include author and page ( Westheimer, p. 172.).
3. Include a BIBLIOGRAPHY. You may use MLA or APA style but PLEASE BE CONSISTENT.