Find a song that illustrates one or more aspects of the relationship theories discussed in class and/or in your text. These theories include Adult Attachment, Social Exchange and Equity.

Instructions

Find a song that illustrates one or more aspects of the relationship theories discussed in class and/or in your text. These theories include Adult Attachment, Social Exchange and Equity. Your song does not have to include all elements of the theory, but must illustrate at least one. For credit, you must turn in a brief paper (3 – 4 typed, double spaced pages with 12 point font) with each of the following: Introduce your topic discussing how media (songs) reflects preconceptions about romantic relationships. (5 points). • The full song lyrics (lyrics do not count toward the page limitation). Include the name of the singer/band. You may copy and paste lyrics at the end of your paper in an appendix. Make sure to cite (see below) the author of the lyrics and place the lyrics in quotation marks (5 points) . Define the theory you believe is illustrated by the song. Explain all aspects of this theory fully and be sure to cite the text regarding the originators of the theory. (15 points). Explain how your song illustrates this theory. Provide specific examples of lyrics that correspond to the theory. You will not receive full credit for simply stating that the song in general is illustrative of your theory – you must show exactly which lyrics illustrate particular aspects of the theory. (15 points). What are your feelings regarding both the song you chose and the theory it reflects (5 points). • Grammar, APA style, and spelling (5 points). You will only receive full credit for this assignment if you fully explain a single theory and then describe in detail how your song relates to it. Citing a song in APA Style Last Name, First Initial of writer. (Year of Copyright). Title of song [Recorded by First Initial Last Name of artist if different from the writer]. On Title of album [Medium of Recording: CD, record, cassette]. Location of record label: Record label. (Recording date if different from copyright date). All papers must be typed using APA style – Feel free to use the Writing in APA Style page to help you! 12 point font 3-4 Pages Recommended – Please put page numbers on the pages The References have to be cited in the paper AND in a reference section. You need to use a cover page: This page should have your Name and the title of your paper on it THIS COVER PAGE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECOMMENDED PAGE LENGTH You need a Reference page – THIS REFERENCE PAGE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECOMMENDED PAGE LENGTH . The entire paper must be your own work. If you use any sources you will need to cite these sources