Research Paper

Topic: Discuss the meaning and role of gender equality and women's empowerment. What does it mean for women to be empowered at work, in the home, and in higher education? Consider sources that debate women's social and historical disadvantages. Argue whether gender inequality remains a problem in American society and address actions that should be taken to tackle alleged power imbalances. Use scholarly and credible research to form and support the paper's position.

Reviewed the Research Paper Guidelines to ensure your paper addresses all required components and develops a clear position in response to one of the writing prompts provided.

• Reviewed the Model Final Research Paper and Week Five Assignment Template in order to understand expectations for the assignment.
• Incorporated a minimum of five scholarly sources.
• Provided well-researched evidence to support each claim.
• Incorporated feedback or suggestions into your revisions.
• Proofread your final draft for errors in grammar, mechanics, and style.
• Written a paper that is approximately seven to ten pages total in length, including

o a title page
o five to seven pages of body text (1,500 to 2,000 words)
o a references page

• Formatted your paper according to APA style.

Your Final Research Paper will be assessed on the following components:

• Structure
• Development
• Style
• Grammar
• APA formatting
• Resources

Submission Information: Complete the tasks above and save the document as a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Submit your assignment via the Assignment Submission button. Please use a naming convention for your assignment file that includes your last name and the week number. So, your Final Research Paper assignment should bear a file name that looks like: smithENG122w5.docx or smithENG122w5.pdf.

The Research Paper

• Must have a body length of five to seven double-spaced pages formatted according to APA style.
• Must include a separate title page with the following:

o Title of paper
o Student's name
o Course name and number
o Instructor's name
o Date submitted

• Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
• Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought, well-supported claims, and properly cited evidence.
• Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
• Must use and cite at least five scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.
• Must document all sources in APA style.
• Must include a separate references page.