Choose only one of the three following statements on which to base your paper:

1. If I were to have kids, I would raise them in a gender-neutral way.
2. I think that watching porn would have a negative impact on my sex life.

3. I think that orgasm is a crucial element to any sexual encounter for me.

Here are some DO’s for your agree/disagree paper:

• DO have a clear & concise thesis which should summarize your paper in one sentence.

• DO pick a side of clearly either agree or disagreeing with the chosen statement.

• DO primarily discuss your personal believes, values and experiences. DON’T write a research paper about the topic.

• DO have topic sentences for their supporting paragraphs.

• DO have smooth transitions between ideas.

• DO include a personal experience/friend’s/family’s story to explain why you feel one way or another about the topic.

• DO include citations & cite them incorrectly. You must use class material as sources to get full credit for the citations criteria.

• DO have a real conclusion that reiterates their thesis. You’d be surprised how many essays just abruptly ends.

• DO check/fix your grammar/typos.

The citations themselves are worth 20 points so please make sure that you follow the instructions for choosing your supporting quotes and citing them correctly.

Directions for citing your quotes/paraphrase:

Lectures: At the end of the sentence containing your quote from lecture, write (Lecture & Date of lecture) Example: (Lecture, 3/15/2015). Each different dated lecture counts as a different source.

Elia-Chen Anthology: At the end of the sentence containing your quote from the textbook, write (Elia-Chen & page number of the quote) Example: (Elia-Chen, p. 122). Each chapter of the anthology counts as a different source.

Class Reader: At the end of the sentence containing your quote from the reader, write (Class Reader & page number of the quote) Example: (Class Reader, p. 258). Each article in the readers counts as a different source.

Crooks & Baur textbook (on 2 hour reserve at the library, room 185) At the end of the sentence containing your quote from the text book, write (Crooks & Baur & page number of the quote) Example: (Crooks & Baur, p. 350). Each Chapter in the Crooks & Baur textbook counts as a different source.

Website Article To include a quote from the Class Website articles as a citation for your paper, just write the abbreviated titles that I have in the links in parenthesis and the words “Website article” at the end of your sentence containing the quote. Ex: (Porn Becomes Sex Ed, Website Article)

Link to Articles: http://online.sfsu.edu/ivychen/HED320%20additional%20articles.html

If your quotes support your argument & is cited correctly, you will get 4 points / citation for a total of 20 points. You will get credit for 5 quotes/citations from class material, including the new Website Articles that I will post. If you have used an outside source, you can use it to as a 6th or 7th quote and also list the source on a separate Works Cited page. If you only use class material, you do not have to attach a separate Works Cited page, just list the source at the end of the sentence containing your quote

How will the Agree/ Disagree Paper be graded?

Here’s the grade sheet:

HED 320 Contemporary Sexuality: Spring 2016

Agree/Disagree Paper

Introduction:

1. Introduction clearly articulated:

– Clearly & briefly introduces main points of paper _____/2pts

– Well organized _____/1pt

– Articulated in a way that is easy to understand _____/1pt

– Includes only relevant information _____/1pt

* NOTE: Should be a short paragraph, about 4-5 sentences. Should introduce the idea of the main theme presented in the original agree/disagree statement and then build onto your thesis. Keep specific stories and supporting ideas, including your citations, for the body of your essay; do not put them in your intro.

2.Thesis:

– Main argument of paper is established in one clear and concise statement _____/2pts

– Thesis statement is focused _____/1pt

– A clear stance is taken _____/1pt

– Located at the end of the introductory paragraph _____/1pt

* NOTE: Should clearly & simply state the central idea of your essay. Example: “I agree that watching porn would affect my sex life negatively because….(list your most compelling reasons here in the thesis)” or “I would raise my kids in a gender-neutral way because….” Or “I do not think that orgasm is crucial for every sexual encounter I have because….” Each of the reasons you’d listed will be the topics of supporting paragraphs.

Body:

1. Strength of Argument (points support argument/thesis):

– Consistently supports the argument established in the thesis _____/3pts

– Supports the thesis with relevant and varied information _____/3pts

– Points used to support the thesis are thoughtful and persuasive _____/3pts

2. Topic Sentences:

– Relate back to the main argument of the paper: __________/2pts

– Establish the topic that will be discussed in the paragraph: __________/2pts

– Provide a smooth transition from one idea to the next: __________/1pt.

* NOTE: Topic sentences needs to be tied directly back to the thesis. Example “Another reason why I think porn hurts my sex life is…..”

3. Quality of Content:

– Smooth transitions from one idea to the next: _______/2 pts.

– Stays on topic (no tangents): _______/2 pts.
– Writing is clear and concise (makes points in an easily understood manner):_______/2pts

4. Followed Assignment Guidelines (clearly agrees OR disagrees, not both): __________/5pts

5. Personal Experience/situation: __________/5pts

– Gives a detailed and concise account (3-5 sentences) of an experience or situation that is

relevant to the paper topic and supports the thesis

– Could be a personal story about the student or a close friend or family member

– Explains how the experience influenced their decision to agree or disagree with the topic

Conclusion:

1. Restate thesis: __________/5pts

– Clearly re-states thesis that was established at the beginning of the paper

2. Relevant Closing Statements Given:

– Clearly re-states main points of paper _____/2pts

– Well organized _____/1pt

– Articulated in a way that is easy to understand _____/1pt

– Includes only relevant information _____/1pt

*NOTE: Only summarize what was presented in your essay. Do not introduce random new information in your conclusion.

Mechanics:

1. Page requirement: __________/12pts

(4¾ -5 pages = 12 pts; 4.5 pages = 9 pts.; 4 pages = 6 pts.; 3 pages = 3 pts.)

– Large margins, extra spacing, and excessively large fonts are factored into page length

2. Correct heading (name/Student ID#–refer to sample in FAQs on website): _______/2 pts

– Example: IC 987654321

HED 320, Spring 2016

3. Correct Font (Times New Roman/12 point font): __________/2pts

4. Correct Margins (1-1.25 inch): __________/2pts

5. Correct Spacing (double spaced):

– Double-spaced _____/1 pt

– No extra spacing throughout the paper _____/1 pt

1. Correct Grammar & Spelling: __________/10pts

– One point subtracted for every 2 grammar errors

* NOTE: Please proofread your paper and fix any spelling & grammatical errors before turning in your paper. Use campus resources such as CARP.

1. Five Citations (20 pts. Total): *Citation #1: ___/4pts *Citation #2:____/4pts

*Citation #3: ____/4pts *Citation #4: ____/4pts *Citation #5: ___/4pts

– Quote is relevant to the argument and the source has not been used before

– There is a smooth transition into the quote and it is integrated well

– – The format of the citation from class material is correct:

[Ex. (Lecture, 3/15/16), (Class Reader, p. 220), (Elia-Chen, p. 54), (abbreviated title, Website Article]

* NOTE: The same source (same-dated lecture, same article) may be reused as a 6th or 7thcitation. Quotes from articles that are not cited count as plagiarism.

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Total Points__________/100