University of South Florida Innate Gender Differences Paper
locate two original and current (published within the past ten years) journal articles, one that supports the position that innate gender differences exist and one that disagrees with the proposition that innate gender differences exist. Your initial post should include three paragraphs. In the first paragraph, briefly describe how the article you chose supports the argument that innate gender differences exist. In the second paragraph, briefly describe how the second article you chose refutes the idea that innate gender differences exist. In the third paragraph, briefly describe and defend your position on the issue (i.e., on what do you base your position on the controversial issue?). Do you think that innate gender differences exist? Why or why not? Please note that you must include appropriate APA in-text citations within your first and second paragraphs, and you also must include a complete APA-style reference for each journal article. For more information about APA style and for an example of an initial post that would receive full credit, please refer to the Getting Started module. Your initial post must be made by Thursday at 11:59 pm.
3) Read and respond to a post by at least two of your classmates. Your response should be one paragraph in length and should indicate a thoughtful reflection of your classmate’s initial post. “I agree” or “That is interesting” do not indicate “thoughtful reflections.”
Grading Rubric
10 points total Points
AvailablePoints
Earned
Initial Post
Paragraph 1*
2
Paragraph 2*
2
Paragraph 3
2
Response Post 1
One paragraph in length
1
Response indicates thoughtful reflection
1
Response Post 2
One paragraph in length
1
Response indicates thoughtful reflection
1
*You will earn 1 point for accurately describing how the journal article supports the argument and 1 point for including an appropriate APA-style in-text citation and complete reference. Journal articles must be current (published within the past ten years).
