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Research and Respond Paper

Research and Respond Paper

Q Grading Rubric- SOC 330 Research and Respond Paper Introduction (5 points total) 1. Has a clearly stated argument in the introduction that aligns with the content in the rest of the paper. Presents a ‘hook’ or attention getter and explains why you are interested in the topic. (5 points) Literature review, data, & argument (40 points total): 1. Presents a clear summary of the issue and why it is important/relevant (5 points) 2. Meaningful inclusion of relevant concepts and ideas from the course (10 points) 3. Meaningful incorporation of data from four sources including one peer reviewed social science journal and two assigned readings (10 points) 4. One central argument throughout the body of the paper that is supported and addressed with the included evidence. The argument is original and sociological (10 points) 5. The paper adequately addresses the question, “what is being done about the issue?” (5 points) Organization and technical specifications: (30 points) 1. Organization: overall & within sections. Paper is well organized and has clear transition sentences and paragraphs are arranged appropriately and in a manner that is easy to follow (10 points) 2. Paper follows the technical specifications outlined in the prompt (including word count, formatting, page numbers) (10 points) 3. Paper includes appropriately cited in-text citations and an appropriately cited reference list (10 points) ______________75 Total possible points

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For decades women have fought for their rights in society, from having the opportunity to vote to choosing their government to work where they decide to. Their participation in the community has grown significantly; women can go to college, choose their careers, and get a job; in other words, women are able to perform the same things as men. However, despite this progress and the fact that women do the same job as men, women still have to fight for the significant pay gap between the two sexes. The average salary inequality between men and women is a well-known phenomenon in The United States;