Psyc 380 Gender and Violence
Research Papers
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Select a topic of interest to you that is related to class. Do not focus on a topic that was well developed in class (unless you take it in a new direction or expand on it).
The paper should be an academic one, integrating various sources, and not a reflection on your experiences, or just writing down your opinions.
Use 5-10 sources of information. You may use readings from class.
Paraphrase material from your sources—Papers will be submitted to TURNITIN.
Develop a focus/thesis/question.
Grading based on:
Completion of assignment: 7-10 pages in length, double spaced, 12pont font, normal margins
Writing: Intro, use paragraphs, organization, clear sentences, conclusion
Development of an appropriate thesis/focus,
Provide a clear and organized review of literature: Use current sources, Use academic sources; Use 5-10 sources
Originality: Include your perspective, ideas, insight,
Provide reference section in APA style

The World’s Billionaires is an annual ranking of the world’s wealthiest people. The list is assembled and published by the American business publication Forbes, every March: http://www.forbes.com/billionaires/list/
Filter the list by country (Russia) thus selecting a list of Russian billionaires. Select the top 25 of them. Examine their profiles, such as their age, education, marital status, activities during the Soviet era. Look for additional sources on the web, if necessary. Display your finding as a table (use this one below or any other format that you prefer):
Name Age Place
of
birth Education
(where,
degree,
major) Family
status Areas of
business Profession
in the
USSR Political
views (if
known) Else?
Answer these questions: 1. What common tendencies (trends) do you find in these billionaire’s profiles? Describe in 1-2 paragraphs. 2. What do these tendencies tell (if anything) about the nature of the most successful business in Russia? Describe in 1-2 paragraphs. 3. From your personal view, which of these individuals could become influential political leaders in the near future and why? If you were president of the United States, which of these individuals would draw your attention today (in the context of US-Russia relations) and why? Describe in 2-3 paragraphs.

The World’s Billionaires is an annual ranking of the world’s wealthiest people. The list is assembled and published by the American business publication Forbes, every March: http://www.forbes.com/billionaires/list/
Filter the list by country (Russia) thus selecting a list of Russian billionaires. Select the top 25 of them. Examine their profiles, such as their age, education, marital status, activities during the Soviet era. Look for additional sources on the web, if necessary. Display your finding as a table (use this one below or any other format that you prefer):
Name Age Place
of
birth Education
(where,
degree,
major) Family
status Areas of
business Profession
in the
USSR Political
views (if
known) Else?
Answer these questions: 1. What common tendencies (trends) do you find in these billionaire’s profiles? Describe in 1-2 paragraphs. 2. What do these tendencies tell (if anything) about the nature of the most successful business in Russia? Describe in 1-2 paragraphs. 3. From your personal view, which of these individuals could become influential political leaders in the near future and why? If you were president of the United States, which of these individuals would draw your attention today (in the context of US-Russia relations) and why? Describe in 2-3 paragraphs.