Category: Sociology

Who you are is the result of the many lived experiences you have encountered in your life. This paper is an opportunity for you to carefully consider many aspects of your life.  The purpose of the sociological autobiography is to tell your life story while encouraging you to investigate who you are.  

For the paper in this class, you will apply classical social theory to frame a 
contmporary social
issue. This means that you should be confident that you can write an 8-10 page paper that will
mostly focus on theory and its application rather than mostly discuss the social 
issue itself. You
may choose to look at two social theorists rather than just one. The only difference would be that
you would have a comparison section and citations from both, but the length of the paper and its
basic structure would stay the same. The two options are detailed below.
This paper will be developed sequentially, with each component submitted as a word document
THESIS AND OUTLINE: DUE MAY 24
ROUGH DRAFT: DUE MAY 31
FINAL DRAFT: DUE JUNE 7
To begin, consider:
TOPIC AND THEORY
“The phrase “feudal society” as defined by Marc Bloch includes the feudal structure not only the
warrior aristocracy bound by vassalage, but also the peasantry bound by manorialism, and the
estates of the Church” [Wikipedia, of course].
CRITICAL ANALYSIS
“Erich Bloch’s theories of feudalism explain the structure of various European pre-capitalist
social orders. However, Bloch’s theories are also useful for identifying feudalism outside of
Europe and the re-emerging features of feudalism in contemporary times.”
SOURCES AND CITATIONS
– Since this is a theory course, it is important that you provide several in-text citations that are
both direct quotes by classical social theorist readings and broader summaries and applications.
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A. TOPIC & ONE OR TWO THEORISTS?
What social issue interests you and what social theory or theories from this course can be used to
understand it?
REQUIREMENTS: SIMPLY UPLOAD A WORD DOCUMENT WITH YOUR NAME,
THE SOCIAL THEORY OR THEORIES FROM THIS COURSE, AND THE SOCIAL
ISSUE YOU WILL EXAMINE.
B. OUTLINE (argument, thesis, sources)
ARGUMENT: A STATEMENT THAT IS NOT NECESSARILY TRUE OR FALSE (NOT
OPINION, NOT FACT), SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE.
A THESIS CAPTURES YOUR ARGUMENT AND TELLS THE READER HOW YOU WILL
MAKE THAT ARGUMENT.
– WHAT MATERIAL FROM CLASSICAL THEORY AND OUTSIDE SOURCES WILL YOU
USE?
– ORGANIZE THE INFORMATION TO SUPPORT YOUR ARGUMENT
REQUIREMENTS:
THESIS STATEMENT: This may change as you write. See the specific section on thesis
development below.
SECTIONS/SUBSECTIONS: To make your argument for clearly, you will provide at least three
or four sections aside from the introduction conclusion, and bibliography:
1) Theory or theories
2) Comparison of theories if you are looking at two theorists
3) Social issue
4) Application of theory
C. ROUGH DRAFT
The rough draft should be turned in as if it were final so that the Reader can quickly grade it and
provide you with feedback. You can then decide if you want to revise it for the final draft or if
you want this to be the final paper.
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What does that mean? It meets the formatting requirements and has a clear introduction and
conclusion. Though the content may change a bit from the outline, it should be structured in a
similar, coherent manner, as if it were the final version.
SECTIONS/SUBSECTIONS: To make your argument for clearly, you will provide at least three
or four sections aside from the introduction conclusion, and bibliography:
1) Summary of theory, or at least as found in the readings and as it relates to your chosen social
issue
2) Comparison of theories if you are looking at two theorists
3) Brief description of social issue
4) Application of classical social theory to frame the understanding of the social issue
CITATIONS (ALL IN APA FORMAT)
In-text
– At least 10 direct quotes. If you are using two theorists, you need to include 5 from each.
– At least 4 in-text citations that provide information on the social issue you are examining.
These can be empirical descriptions, such as social statistics, or points that are made by other
writers or theorists that allow you to make connections to classical social theory. These can be
academic or non-academic sources.
Bibliography
1. A citation for each class reading/theorist
2. At least 2 outside sources (at least two in-text citations for each)
D. FINAL DRAFT
The final paper should incorporate any suggestions or feedback from the Reader. If you do this,
then you should receive a strong grade. If you decide that you were content with the grade on
your rough draft, it will carry over and you do not have to submit a revised final paper. Simply,
submit a word document that states that you will take the rough draft grade.
TO BEGIN, CONSIDER:
– READING/RE-READING – think about the subjects the theorists cover and, more importantly
for this class, what they specifically say.
– BRAINSTORMING – consider different ways of applying the theories, specific cases, how to
develop and organize your argument.

uld like a maximum of 1000 word essay, explaining why the gender pay gap is so high for graduates, what can be done about it, explanations for it, and connections to low pay jobs and national minimum wage.
Please use the content in my notes as the basis, and follow all of the instructions for the essay as what should be included eg. Comparisons between countries, statistics, critical assessment of NMW, concepts such as power referring to gender.
Please structure it with an introduction, however many paragraph needed and a conclusion that ties it all together.
Please use the 3 highlighted references from the list, and a minimum of 4 others either from said list or in my notes, all references Harvard style.
I’ve also included the marking criteria that could be useful!
Many thanks!

For this assignment, select an example of child abuse and/or neglect from a reliable media outlet (typically a news story detailing an instance of abuse).  Prepare a written summary of the article you selected utilizing APA format (to include a cover page, proper formatting, in-text citations, and a reference page).  
Select an article with enough information to conduct an analysis of the allegation of abuse and the system response. 
Prepare a brief written summary identifying the issues of child abuse or maltreatment discussed in the article.
Relate the article to information discussed in this week’s assigned reading and the Child Welfare Gateway Information on Multidisciplinary Teams when answering the following questions:
Based on what you have read this week, would this case have been addressed differently 25 -50 years ago? 
Identify at least two members of the Multidisciplinary Team (“MDT”) from the case (either those specifically mentioned or those clearly involved based on the article) and explain their role in the case.
What is the benefit of MDT approach to the identification and investigation of child maltreatment based on the information in the Child Welfare Information Gateway on Multidisciplinary Teams?

“Race in human beings is a socially constructed idea.” Discuss this
statement in light of world history, discourses of power, processes
of racialization, and what we know about race today.

As part of your academic requirements, you must submit a Term Paper on a topic related to Social Psychology. The topic must be chosen from the chapters covered in Class and should be explored in-depth in the paper. 
The paper should be ten typed pages and formatted according to the APA style guide (a title page, abstract, main body, and reference section). This includes citations in the text.
To ensure the credibility of your research, your references must be sourced from books and peer-reviewed journal articles. You must also use at least four research articles to support your arguments. As this is an academic paper, it is crucial to back up any statements you make with evidence from reliable sources. 
I will give link to chapters so you can deicde what topic of social pyschology you would lke to write on.

You will write a reflection paper that is due at the end of the semester . Your APA style paper should be 3-4 pages in length (not including title or reference page). The paper will focus on significant ideas or topics you learned this semester in Introduction to Sociology.

I would like to argue both sides of making harsher punishments for low level crimes such as petty theft

SOC480 – Literature Review – 100 points
Research your topic choice and write a scholarly literature review on the social problem in the United States.
Literature Review must:
1.) Synthesize at least 10 sociology and/or criminology peer-reviewed scholarly articles into a literature review on your topic in the U.S. 2.) Connect your topic to at least two categories of identity (race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, etc.) and explain the affects of inequality on people experiencing your social problem.
3.) Utilize one sociology or criminology theory as the framework for your social problem.
4.) Include sociological concepts throughout.
Paper requirements: 1.) Well organized and clear, including cover page, introduction with thesis statement, literature review, conclusion, & reference page
2.) At least 10 sociology and/or criminology sources (articles or books) are cited properly according to APA or ASA standards, both in-text and in reference page. Sources must be no older than 2014 – no master’s thesis, dissertations. or conference papers allowed
3.) Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure are error free
4.) Double spaced, 10 to 12 point font, 1 inch margins
5.) Minimum of 7 pages and a maximum of 10 pages (not including cover page or reference page)
6.) Each resource in your reference page must be cited in the paper. Likewise, every resource cited in the paper needs to be included in the reference page.
Structure of the Paper
I. Introduction
The topic is introduced, and the thesis statement gives clear direction to what factors will be discussed throughout the paper. Includes current data reflecting social problem status.
[Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs – 1 page] (15 points possible based on content and style)
II. Literature Review
Demonstrate your ability to locate, identify, and write about sociology/criminology scholarship related to your topic/social problem. The result should be a detailed discussion of what the scholarly literature tells you is the current status of your topic/social problem. Synthesize don’t summarize. Clearly discuss the social problem using sociological concepts throughout. Analyze your topic/social problem through the lens of at least one sociology or criminology theory. Discuss how inequality is related to at least 2 social factors or categories of identity (race/ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender, religion, etc.). Scholarly, sociology/criminology, peer reviewed sources must all be fairly recent (2014 – present). [Suggested length: 5-6 pages] (50 points possible based on content and style) III. Conclusion
Make succinct and precise conclusions based on the literature review and introduction. Insights into the problem are appropriate and implications are clear. [Suggested length: 2-3 paragraphs – 1 page] (15 points possible based on content and style)
IV. References Use the American Sociological Association (ASA) or American Psychological Association citation styles (APA). Must be in correct format, both in-text and reference page. Any sources cited in-text MUST be included in reference page and any sources included in reference page MUST be cited in-text. No sources over 10 years old, no dissertations, master’s thesis, or conference papers allowed.
[Suggested length: minimum 10 scholarly sources that you independently located and used] (20 points possible based upon content and style)
Goals of the Paper:
Please note that Soc 480 is a “capstone” class and is meant for you to demonstrate all that you have learned in the major. The department wants you to be able to do all this by the end of Soc 480: Student Learning Objectives for Sociology:
1. Analyze and interpret the diversity of social experience associated with criminology and social justice issues, especially as they relate to race, class, gender, age, sexual preference, religion, and nationality. 2. Assess competing theoretical approaches to criminology and social justice issues of publics with differing and multiple interests; specify structural or institutional sources of these criminology and social justice issues; and propose and assess policies, interventions and/or modes of advocacy that will enact positive change.
3. Locate, analyze, assess, and communicate criminology and social justice scholarship.
4. Articulate the ethical and social justice implications of criminology and justice studies.
Student Learning Objectives for Soc 480:
1. Demonstrate competency in key sociological theoretical approaches and concepts.
2. Apply concepts of diversity including but not limited to race, class, sexual orientation, age, religion, and nationality, physical abilities. 3. Formulate a research question within a sociological framework. 4. Compile academic research articles from academic databases for sociology and related fields (e.g. women studies, race and ethnicity, etc.). 5. Demonstrate knowledge of a full scope of research methods including application. 6. Write a literature review that conforms to professional standards of scholarship. 7. Envision areas and ways for future social change. 8. Develop civic values and skills.

-paper should be written as though it is a short informative article. it should have background information on the issue or subject and should represnt BOTH sides of the issue in a unbias manner if relevant. the conclusion of the paper should contain your opinions supported by your research ot possible solutions to the issue.
show how society is impacted by technology in a good and bad way. 
– include one of the resources as a interview or book or magazine other than a internet source.