Controversial Topic Summary

39993In this assignment, you will identify and summarize research relating to the topic of your paper. Begin by reviewing the list of cultural identifiers found in Topic Materials.

Identify a controversial topic such as transgender bathrooms, same-sex relationships, religious clothing, etc. in K-12 education that involves one or more of the cultural identifiers. This topic should include two or more viewpoints that are for and against the issue.

Research a minimum of three scholarly sources from the last 3 years and submit a 500-750 word summary that includes the following:

Describes the cultural identifiers discussed in the articles.
Summarizes the historical background of the cultural identifiers and associated controversial topic in K-12 education.
Identifies arguments presented for and against the issue.
Discusses any associated injustices arising from the issue.
Describes how teachers and students are affected by the cultural identifiers and associated controversial topic.
Summarizes solutions and/or proposed solutions to associated injustices.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, THIS IS ATTACHED!!

This assignment uses a rubric (SEE BELOW). Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
RUBRIC:
The paper includes a thorough, skillfully described historical background of a controversial issue involving cultural identifiers and K-12 education, well-supported by current, high-quality research sources.
Skillfully articulates positions for and against the controversial issue presented. Offers compelling and persuasive evidence of associated injustices, including how teachers and students are affected. Arguments and injustices are well-supported by current, high-quality research sources.
Summarized solutions and proposed solutions to associated injustices researched for addressing the presented issue are clear and appropriate and contain meaningful detail. Solutions are clearly supported by current research.
The content is well-organized and logical. There is a sequential progression of ideas that relate to each other. The content is presented as a cohesive unit and provides the audience with a clear sense of the main idea.
Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English
In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.