Requirements:
Double-spaced and between 5 pages long – not counting your cover and reference page. Please number your pages.
Research, read and analyze 2-3 Peer Reviewed articles about a topic of your choice that is related to understanding and working with diverse families and/or special student populations. You may select the same topic that you are focusing your virtual presentation on (NOTE: you do not have to).
You may find peer reviewed articles at the SFSU Online Library (you can search all kinds of journals, articles, books)
Use may use online articles (make sure it is a trusted site)
Cite your sources. Always use parenthetical, in-text citations to reference all of the source material used. All
ideas or research that is from an outside source must be cited in APA format (APA online guide on iLearn).
Suggested Format for Response Paper:
1. Introduction
2. Research Findings
3. Discussion
4. Conclusion
5. References (according to APA style)
Introduction:
The introductory paragraph should set the tone for the paper. Give the reader your claim and set up the structure of the paper so that the reader knows what to expect. You may also want to tell your reader why this question is relevant (example of question: What types of resources and supports are available for LGBTQ Parenting?). Why is this topic important?
Research Findings:
The objective of this portion of the paper is to explain the research thoroughly enough to allow your audience to understand the material without having to do any additional reading.
Discussion:
Avoid repeating what you showed in the Findings section. Use this section to provide us with your own analysis, opinions, concerns, or questions for further research. This is where you respond to the research.
Conclusion:
Restate your answer to your research question, hypothesis, or primary claim based on your findings.
References:
Your reference page should follow the guidelines of APA Style. An online APA Guide can be found on iLearn.
