This assignment is designed to lead into and prepare you for your final essay. H

This assignment is designed to lead into and prepare you for your final essay.
Having already chosen your topic and begun your research (see Annotated Bibliography
instructions), it is now time to take a clear and specific position on your topic and outline your
plan of argument. Your proposal should include an introduction to your topic, a thesis statement,
and a brief outline of how you will structure your essay and argue your point of view. It must be
written in paragraph form and complete sentences and must not exceed one page (not including
the cover page and References page). Your thesis and plan should employ and be rooted in the
sources listed in your Annotated Bibliography and be designed to analyze your topic
sociologically. If some sources have changed between bibliography and proposal, that is fine as
long as your new sources are still relevant and appropriate. Please begin your thesis statement
with the phrase: “In this essay I will argue that…” Do not italicize or bold your thesis. No
annotations are required on the References page. Worth 10% of your final grade and will be
graded using the following criteria:
1. Relevance of topic and clarity of working thesis (4/10)
2. Quality of plan of action (4/10)
3. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation (1/10)
4. Following assignment and formatting instructions (1/10)

This assignment is designed to lead into and prepare you for your final essay. H

This assignment is designed to lead into and prepare you for your final essay.
Having already chosen your topic and begun your research (see Annotated Bibliography
instructions), it is now time to take a clear and specific position on your topic and outline your
plan of argument. Your proposal should include an introduction to your topic, a thesis statement,
and a brief outline of how you will structure your essay and argue your point of view. It must be
written in paragraph form and complete sentences and must not exceed one page (not including
the cover page and References page). Your thesis and plan should employ and be rooted in the
sources listed in your Annotated Bibliography and be designed to analyze your topic
sociologically. If some sources have changed between bibliography and proposal, that is fine as
long as your new sources are still relevant and appropriate. Please begin your thesis statement
with the phrase: “In this essay I will argue that…” Do not italicize or bold your thesis. No
annotations are required on the References page. Worth 10% of your final grade and will be
graded using the following criteria:
1. Relevance of topic and clarity of working thesis (4/10)
2. Quality of plan of action (4/10)
3. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation (1/10)
4. Following assignment and formatting instructions (1/10)

Since this is a group discussion, each group has its own conversation for this topic.

Rape & Sexual Assault Discussion
Since this is a group discussion, each group has its own conversation for this topic. Here are the ones you have access to:
Create your own Sexual Health Bill of Rights using the example shown here: Sexual Health Bill of Rights (Links to an external site.)
Use what you have learned thus far in the course as well as your own self-reflection to create a list of about 12-15 statements. You should not post your personal Bill of Rights here, but please write about your experience in creating this and your thought process. The assignment needs to write your own original post and two responses.
Discussion Posts require an initial response (300 words) and at least two responses to discuss the topic further with your group members by commenting on their initial response. A minimum of three sentences per response post is required.

To earn full credit, this piece must:

Write an essay (intro + conclusion, plus 3-5 meaty middle paragraphs) that synthesizes your understanding of the content you reviewed, and then discuss the significance of this information from your perspective. Feel free to incorporate images and other content if you wish.
To earn full credit, this piece must:
Communicate core information about the clitoris (purpose, structure)
Address its treatment over time (be sure to include citations – APA format or as footnotes).
Answer the question “so what” – why should anyone care about the clitoris and its history?

Chapter 1 focuses on the history of sexuality, covering a wide range of civiliza

Chapter 1 focuses on the history of sexuality, covering a wide range of civilizations and religious traditions, including the evolution of how views on sexuality have changed over time. Artwork from several cultures suggests that individuals were encouraged to be sexually expressive.
Discussion prompts (select one)
Option A: Although sexual expression is often discouraged in American culture, much of our mass media includes images that are sexual. Why do you think “sex sells” despite the fact that American culture traditionally has had a problem openly talking about sexuality?