Controversial Topic Summary

The topic I have chosen is Transgender Bathrooms. Let me know if you need to know my personal stance or opinion on this issue.

Throughout this course, you will be working on a paper 750-1,000
word research paper on a controversial topic involving a cultural
identifier and the implications for K-12 public education. Your
first draft of the research paper will be due in Topic 4 when you will
be required to submit it in a CLC assignment for peer review, and your
final version will be submitted in Topic 7.

In this assignment, you will identify and summarize research
relating to the topic of your paper. Begin by reviewing the list of
cultural identifiers found in Topic Materials.

Identify a controversial topic such as transgender bathrooms,
same-sex relationships, religious clothing, etc. in K-12 education
that involves one or more of the cultural identifiers. This topic
should include two or more viewpoints that are for and against the issue.

Research a minimum of three scholarly sources from the last 3 years
and submit a 500-750 word summary that includes the following:

1. Describes the cultural identifiers discussed in the
   articles.
2. Summarizes the historical background of the
   cultural identifiers and associated controversial topic in K-12
   education.
3. Identifies arguments presented for and against
   the issue.
4. Discusses any associated injustices arising
   from the issue.
5. Describes how teachers and students
   are affected by the cultural identifiers and associated
   controversial topic.
6. Summarizes solutions
   and/or proposed solutions to associated injustices.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA
Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.