Instruction
Contraception Paper
Now that we have completed chapter 7, Contraception and Abortion, you will write a
paper that will identify various methods of contraception and explain how each of those
methods prevents conception. The paper should be between 3-5 pages, and will cover a
minimum of three contraceptives [each from a different category – hormonal methods, LARC,
condoms, diaphragms/FemCap/Sponge, spermicides, withdrawal, fertility awareness (rhythm)
methods, sterilization]. You should also include additional information about each chosen
contraceptive – advantages, disadvantages, effectiveness, etc. This is a formal paper, but you
will be allowed to express your personal opinion &/or discuss personal experience in the
conclusion of the paper. This is the only section of the paper in which you may use first person
(I, we, us, etc.).
Your primary resource will be your textbook, but you are also strongly encouraged to
use additional resources. Papers should be typed, double spaced, and written in third person
and complete sentences, using APA format. This assignment will be worth 100 points.
APA format is different than MLA! Your paper must include a title page and a reference
page – these are NOT counted in your total count of 3-5 pages. If, in any section of a written
paper, you give information that comes from your textbook or other source, you must use in-
text citations in APA format. Sources, which are cited in the text, must also be referenced at the
end of the paper on your References page. You will need to look up the APA guidelines on
Blackboard, under the Contraception Paper tab, if you do not already know how to write in APA
format. Purdue OWL, Citation Machine & AI are additional helpful sources to ensure proper
APA citation.
See citation examples below:
Hyde, J. S., & DeLamater, J. D. (2020). Understanding human sexuality. New York, NY: McGraw-
Hill Education.
(Hyde & DeLamater, 2020)
**Be sure that you use quotation marks if you directly quote 4 or more consecutive words from any souany source.*