Racism in the sports World: Diversity in Entertainment

Assignment: Using the following prompt and sources provided, craft a thesis-driven essay that can be supported and sustained:
PROMPT: Research and discuss the topic of “diversity in entertainment” as it pertains
to a specific aspect of the entertainment industry. For this assignment, you may consider issues of racism, sexism, ageism, cultural appropriation, xenophobia, Homophobia/LGBTQ Issues, Anti-Semitism, classism, etc. Some suggestions:  FILM / TELEVISION  MUSIC  SPORTS  FASHION  THE ARTS  ADVERTISING Purpose: A research paper investigates a claim about a particular topic or issue, and then attempts to explain or support that claim using logic, facts, figures, and scholarly endeavors. A research paper is the most common type of writing you’ll do in college,
and shows up in nearly all disciplines. The research paper is meant to get you thinking critically about a topic or issue, but also developing your own conclusion or “claim” based on the analysis and research that you do. You are often asked in the world beyond these four years of school to make a claim and then support it. Most professional fields will not be okay with simply making a statement and then justifying with a “Because I said so”. The research paper helps to qualify findings and gives you the chance to make a thoughtful, engaging claim, and then show that you are right by backing up what you have to say. What Can Be Used: Students will work with the BRCC Library to research their specific “Diversity in Entertainment” sub-topic. All sources must be approved by the professor. The essay must cite at least four (4) professor-approved sources.
ENGL 101 PILOT RESEARCH PAPER
Audience: The primary audience will be your peers in this class and myself. Unlike previous papers, this endeavor is academic in nature.
Length: Your final draft should be at least 3 FULL pages long, but no more than 6
FULL pages. Evaluation: This paper will be graded using the ENGL 101 Pilot Program Rubric, looking specifically at structure; introduction and conclusion paragraphs; body paragraphs (and use of your sources); grammar and mechanics; and formatting, which does include proper MLA citation. This assignment is considered one of the major components of the class. If you do not complete it, you cannot pass. Please refer to the syllabus for required grades necessary for passing the class. Minimum Requirements: -A typed 3-6 page final draft -An essay of no fewer than five paragraphs NOTE: the essay must meet the minimum page requirement, regardless of the number of paragraphs. -A minimum of FOUR (4) sources of academic merit cited in your paper and included on your works cited page (as mentioned above) --MLA essay format: 12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, double
spaced, title, header, and page numbers
-MLA citation format – both in-text and works cited page - for any source used in support of your analysis and argument --Demonstration of the thinking needed to analyze written work thoughtfully and intelligently -At least ONE (1) appointment at the writing center or documented attendance at a Writing Center Workshop. PLEASE NOTE: You may visit the writing center at any point in the writing process and for any remaining essay. For example, you
may visit the writing center with a draft of an outline.
Due Dates: 
ENGL 101 PILOT PROGRAM RUBRIC:
Five categories; 20% each, for 100 total points; Students must earn a score of 14 or better in each category in order to pass
I. STRUCTURE (Thesis Statement & Organization) II. INTRODUCTION & CONCLUSION PARAGRAPHS III. BODY PARAGRAPHS IV. GRAMMAR & MECHANICS V. FORMATTING & MLA CITATION