Writing Assignment    In this module, you will write an original research paper. This is an opportunity to apply concepts from the modules you have completed to demonstrate that you've met the learning objectives and can apply them to your own experiences/society in a more in-depth and analytical way than discussion posts allow for. 

Details for the paper are below. When you have read through the instructions, you can click on the arrow to the next page to submit your paper. 

**Papers should have 1.5 or double spacing between lines, 12 point font, 1 inch margins, and be at least 4 full pages NOT including references, headings, or

cover pages** 

1. Social Movement Analysis Paper Write a  4-5 page  analysis  about a racial/ethnic  social movement that you are LEAST familiar with (it may be of any size- state, national or global) utilizing at l e a s t 5 – 7 s o u r c e s w h i c h m a y i n c l u d e :  b o o k s ,  a r t i c l e ( s )  ( N O T WIKIPEDIA),  video(s), websites/blogs  and/or documentaries.    You must BOLD and include at least 5 course concepts throughout your paper.

 Research: Research a social movement addressing racial/ethnic inequality that you are NOT familiar with (e.g., American Indian Movement (AIM), Black Lives Matter, Asian-American Movement,  Chicano Movement, aka El Movimiento…).  Th e movement may be from anywhere in the world. Your paper should follow the below outline clearly addressing each section: 

 Macro Level Perspective• Discuss the history of the movement comparing past and present

aspects of the movement (if it is a new movement discuss any prior movements that may have influenced it).

• Outline what the movement's goals/aims are/were and why they are/were significant to the movement.

• Also discuss any proposed, failed and/or successful solutions for achieving the goals/aims of the movement

Micro Level Perspective• Discuss a minimum of 1 personal experience of someone involved in the

movement (past or present).• Explain why they joined the movement and how they've been impacted

and/or how their involvement shaped the movement.Interracial Support• Discuss any cross racial/ethnic/national solidarity- meaning how people

from out-groups have participated in supporting the movement.• Critically analyze whether this support has ultimately helped and/or

hindered the movement and why.• You might explore the role of allies and accomplices in this section. For

example, the cross racial solidarity between members of Asian & Black communities (e.g.; Yuri Kochiyama & Malcolm X or Richard Aoki's membership in the Black Panther Party).

References/CitationsYour research must include at least 1 book OR article from an academic journal. The rest of your references may come from major news sources (e.g., The New York Times, Time Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, The Root, NPR, Al Jazeera, among others), documentaries, websites,  material artifacts… for a minimum of 5 sources.  

 In accordance with the Montgomery College Code of Conduct, there is ZERO tolerance for plagiarism, so always cite the original source if you are "borrowing" information.  If you are citing sources, there must always be in-text citations and a list of “References” in APA style.  Sources must be in alphabetical order in the list of “References.”  You will be required to utilize the SafeAssign.  SafeAssign is a plagiarism detection tool designed to protect your work as well as the work of others by ensuring that only original papers and reflections receive credit. For assistance on APA style, refer to these websites: http://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/apa http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.