Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you support the nature or nurture side of the debate.

Writing Guidelines

Assignment: Nature Versus Nurture

Objectives

• Define human nature and factors that affect human nature
• Describe sociological interactions in everyday life and the factors that affect them

Review the information in the lesson on socialization and nature versus nurture.  Chose the side of the debate that you believe has the greatest effect on human nature. Do some research online to support your opinion.

• Is there a lot of information to support your side of the debate?
• Is there more or less information to support the other side?

Write a 2- to 3-page paper in which you support the nature or nurture side of the debate.

• Do innate qualities or socialization ultimately shape who we become?
• What information did you find which best supports your theory?
• Use information and terminology from the lesson to support your claim as well.

Assignment Expectations

Be sure to review the background materials and do some research on your own. Provide at least three citations in the paper and include a reference list. All statements should be supported. Use APA style, and proofread your paper