Social Justice Writing Assignment
Definition of social justice
“Justice practiced by a society, especially how it is practiced by and among the societys different social classes”.
You will choose a current issue of social justice in the U.S., research it, and write an analysis of the topic, using support from your research.
YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SELECT A TOPIC THAT YOU HAVE SELECTED IN PREVIOUS COURSES. IF YOU DO THIS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A “0” ON THIS ASSIGNMENT.
Analyze: Break it down into parts. Tell about each of the parts.
Support: Back up the information; provide evidence; prove it.
TOPIC : Immigrant rights / immigration policy
For this assignment, you will address the questions below. You MUST use the emboldened subheadings in your paper.
Controversy
Why is this topic controversial?
Controversial (adj): relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument
Causes
What are some of the causes?
What are some of the effects?
Who does it affect?
(who = social class, race/ethnicity, age range)
Is it happening over the U.S., or are there regions where it is more of (or less of) an issue?
What needs to happen for it to change?
What is being done about it?
What is NOT being done about it?
Who (person, group or organization) might have the power to improve or fix it?
All papers must be typed, double-spaced, and carefully edited, following APA format. The paper should be 3-5 pages in length and include documentation (use of articles from current journals). More than five (5) grammatical errors are unacceptable.
APA Manual (6th edition) – Please ensure the following APA guidelines are used:
Times New Roman Style font
12 pt. font
Double-Spaced
Correctly formatted in-text citations
Correctly formatted Reference list
Header (includes page numbers)
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