The written assignment is a course requirement and an integral part of your coursework; it is worth 20% of your grade. Select a topic for your paper on any aspect of Family, such as, Gay/Lesbian Family Life, Interracial Family Life, Mixed Religion Family Life, Single/Divorced Family Life, Cultural Specific Family Group. These topics are suggestions you may have a different topic in mind. You are welcome to discuss your topic with me prior to doing your research. Using our library recourses locate articles on your topic and submit a typed summary that includes how your topic relates to culture and diversity in our society. The summaries are to be double spaced, typed. Your paper should also show your knowledge of the class room material.

General rule of thumb, you will need several articles to have a successful paper.