West Coast University The Persian Empire Research Paper

Please use the attached outline and turn it into a research paper. Feel free to add on to it, and use more sources. The entire paper needs to be written about how the Persian Empire is represented in the U.S. today, artistically, religiously, culturally, etc.

Research Paper Instructions

In this paper, you will discuss various elements of a pre-approved cultural study.

Research Paper Content:

• Begin with an introduction with a thesis statement.
• Provide a brief history of your culture.
• Explain how your chosen culture is represented in the United States.
• Discuss whether your culture is individualistic or collectivistic. Provide at least one example.
• Detail some of the artistic (art, music, architecture, dance) contributions of your culture.
• Explain some of the values of your culture. Provide at least three examples.
• Discuss your culture’s religion(s). Include the name and basic belief system of at least one of the major faiths.
• Detail some of the sex and gender role differences in your culture (provide at least three examples)
• Discuss what we would need to know to acculturate into your culture. (If a past one, what would we need to do for preparing for our time machine to fit in). Provide at least one concrete suggestion.
• End with the conclusion.

Specific Paper Requirements:

• Length of paper five to six pages in length (Times New Roman; One-inch margins; Font 12; Double-spaced)
• Must contain in-text citations in current APA Style
• Check your spelling and grammar
• Include a minimum of three or more credible sources (books, journal articles, magazine/newspaper articles, etc.)

Paper Outline:

• INTRODUCTION
• HISTORY
• CULTURAL CONTEXT
• Represented in the US
• Individualistic/Collective
• Artistic
• Values
• Religion
• SEX AND GENDER ROLES
• ACCULTURATION
• CONCLUSION
• REFERENCES