Write 35 pages in which you describe an issue related to gender or sexual orientation, apply psychological theory, and summarize a research study related to the issue.

Why do men and women approach sex and sexuality differently? Does sexual identity change over time? What are the similarities and differences between same sex couples and different sex couples? Take this opportunity to delve more deeply into a topic that strikes your interest, by applying psychological theory and research.

Assessment Instructions
Preparation

Complete the following:

Choose a topic related to gender or sexual orientation to use for this assessment.
Gender roles and stereotypes.
Gender differences in sexuality.
Male sexuality.
Female sexuality.
Transgender sexuality.
Sexual identity.
Same sex couples.
LGBTQ youth.

Use the Capella University Library to find one more article to use for your paper.
Select one theory from the following categories: evolutionary, psychological, critical, or learning theories. The theory you select should help explain the issue faced by a group on which you chose to focus.

Instructions

The paper should include a brief introduction of the topic and a review of relevant theories and research. The organization of the paper should be as follows:

Introduction (12 paragraphs).
Descriptions of definitions of key terms (12 paragraphs).
Issues faced by the group or groups (35 paragraphs).
Review of a relevant human sexuality theory or theories related to the group using the text as a key source (34 paragraphs).
Summary of one related study. You can choose the article provided to you or the one you found (35 paragraphs).
Research questions.
Methodology.
Results.
Relevance to topic.
Conclusion (12 paragraphs).
You should use a minimum of three references for this assessment, including the course textbook, one of the articles provided, and one additional source you select. Remember to support all portions of your paper with scholarly sources using APA style in-text citations and a reference list.

Additional Requirements

Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting.
Number of Resources: Use a minimum of three scholarly resources.
Length: 35 double-spaced pages.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Template: Use the Gender or Sexual Orientation Research Paper Template to complete the assessment.
Portfolio Prompt: You may choose to save this learning activity to your ePortfolio.

Develop a PowerPoint presentation (12-18 slides in length).  It should include a title slide, an agenda slide, body content slides, a closing slide, and a references slide (if applicable). All slides count toward the required length.
The content should focus on some aspect of social media use in the workplace.  Potential examples include the importance of companies embracing social media, advertising through social media, policies involving social media, proper professional communication through social media platforms, or any number of other angles.
The presentation must be submitted in .PPT or .PPTX format.  Any other submission formats will be returned ungraded.

The PowerPoint presentation must adhere to the following requirements:

Content:
Address some aspect of social media use in the workplace.
Organize the presentation in a clear, logical manner.
Provide between 12-18 total slides.
Assume your target audience is familiar with the overall concept of social media.
Format:
Follow the design requirements from Chapter 12-3 (pages 218-223) in BCOM9.
Format the PowerPoint presentation with headings on each slide, and two to three (2-3) relevant graphics (photographs, graphs, clip art, etc.) throughout the presentation (not per slide), ensuring that the presentation is visually appealing and readable from 18 feet away.
Open with an engaging introduction (including one title slide and one introduction slide).
For the body of your presentation, cover the main points of your subject. Create slides that reinforce and illustrate your main ideas.
For your single closing slide, finish with a memorable wrap-up statement that refocuses on the purpose of your presentation.
Slides should cite any relevant outside sources using footnotes on relevant slides (the source should be clearly visible to the audience) OR in SWS format (in-text citations on slides and an included references page at the end of the presentation).  Choose one method or the other (do not mix both).
Clarity / Mechanics:
Focus on clarity, writing mechanics, and professional language/style requirements.
Run spell/grammar check before submitting.
Your assignment must be completed in PowerPoint (using either .PPT or .PPTX format). Your professor may provide additional instructions.

Assignments must be submitted through the online course shell only.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Plan, create, and evaluate professional documents.
Write clearly, coherently, and persuasively using proper grammar, mechanics, and formatting appropriate to the situation.
Deliver professional information to various audiences using appropriate tone, style, and format.
Develop presentation skills for use in the professional environment.
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