For the research design paper, this is a typical research paper that will include a reflection at the end. You
are expected to have a more thorough lit review and an in depth analysis of what your topic was about.
At least 5 pages, but no more than 8 pages, double-spaced, 12-point times new roman font, APA format
with references page. It needs to reference at least three peer-reviewed articles/publications from within the
past 10 years. Be sure to include an introductory paragraph as well as a summary/reflection.
Ideas/Suggestions:
¢ Identify a particular chapter that you enjoyed and want to explore more of. You can use a study to search
for similar ones not mentioned in the textbook.
« Select reference groups to write about: 1) race 2) ethnicity 3) gender 4) religious identity 5) sexual
orientation 6) social class
¢ Describe your awareness of your membership in various reference groups from childhood to present. “
Have you affirmed or rejected group(s) to which you belong to? What characteristics of your groups do you
like best and least?
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