This writing assignment is designed to require students to think critically, communicate, demonstrate empirical and quantitative skills and assess social responsibility.
Technical Requirements:
**5-7 typed pages (this includes the title page and reference page)
Double spaced
12 point font
Standard margins
3-5 different citations in the body of the text as well as at the end of the paper (APA or MLA). If you are unclear about APA format, do a simple Google search and you will find an abundance of information.
Edited for proper spelling and grammar
Content:
The paper requires you to specify a social issue/problem to study related to Sociology, identify a theoretical explanation of that issue, collect data on the current state of the issue, and critically assess the theory and issue in light of the data. You are free to choose any social issue you would like as long as it pertains to sociology (immigration, healthcare, Native American mascots, etc).
Your paper should be laid out following these guidelines:
Introduction to the theory and statement of the problem (Introduction)
In this section of the paper, you will explain the social issue/problem identified and identify a theory that purports to explain the causes and/or effects of the problem. This section should contain reference citations as needed to authors whose theories or statements of the problem have informed your understanding.
Data (Body)
In this section of the paper, you must gather a minimum of three current (no more than 10 years old) empirical sources of information that inform your understanding of the link between the theory and problem discussed above. It is acceptable to also include graphs of data as long as you also provide an analysis of that data.
Thinking Critically (Body)
In this section of the data, reexamine your issue and theory in light of the newly acquired data. Is it still a rational explanation or does it lack ability to explain some aspect of the problem. Are there alternative explanations or alterations in the theory that would better fit the data?
Social Responsibility (Conclusion)
In this final section of the paper, relate the theory and the data to individual responsibility within our society. Is this just a personal choice or does it have consequences for the society at large? What interest does society have and what boundary should there be on its influence? Support your argument rationally with what you have learned.
Citations:
A complete listing of references cited within the paper must be included in APA format at the end of the paper.
This paper will be uploaded to the course site by the due date.
***This paper will be submitted through Vericite to check for plagiarism. This paper must be an original document. This paper cannot have been submitted to any other course!***
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