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In order to demonstrate your understanding of the process of socialization and the various topics addressed within the first half of this course, you will write your  “sociological autobiography”. The following criteria is expected: 
Criteria #1 – Three Social Aspects’ Influence on Your Self-Identity:  Provide a clear analysis and explanation in detail on how three of the six social aspects listed below in bold specifically influenced the development of your self- identity (who you are, your personality, world view) throughout your lifetime so far. 
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcThree Social Aspects’ Influence on Self Identity  It is expected that you provide a clear analysis and explanation in detail on how three of the six social aspects listed below in bold specifically influenced the development of your self- identity, (who you are, your personality, world view) throughout your lifetime so far. 
Your culture,
The types of groups in your life and your roles within
The effects of technology/social media
Your social class status
Your race/ethnicity
Your gender
To  complete this criteria well, for each of the three social aspect you choose to address, you should:
Address each of the three social aspects you chose within its own section. Use subtitles above each of their sections in your autobiography. 
Provide specific background information from your own life experience regarding each social aspect.
Then, provide many details about who you are to show how  these experiences influenced the shaping of you as a person.
So, in each section after providing your personal information and experiences about a social aspect, ask yourself: Who am I because of this experience involving this specific social aspect? Then, in detail, describe you, your personality, your world views, your behaviors, and etc, to show how each of the social aspects experienced affected the shaping of you.
Extra Credit Opportunity – You can earn up to 3 points for each additional social aspect you address beyond the three required (so you can potentially earn up to a total of 9 points extra credit, if you address all 6 correctly). The same requirements stated above apply when addressing each additional social aspect to earn the full amount of extra credit. 
Criteria #2 – Sociological Concepts and Theories Connections: Since this is your sociological autobiography, and not just your autobiography, this paper is expected to also contain connections to and application of at least three relevant sociological concepts and/or theories throughout the paper.
To do this part well, first review the important concepts or theories from the our textbook chapters we have covered so far (which are presented in bold print in our extextbook) that correctly relate to the ideas from at least three sections in your autobiography.
Make sure to thoroughly describe each sociological concept or theory correctly in your own words when you bring them up in your paper to demonstrate your correct and full understanding of each. Present each concept or theory in bold print.
Then, clearly explain how each concept or theory applies to the various ideas in the parts where they were brought up in your autobiography. 
Support and references should come from at least our textbook.  Additional credible academic resources can also be used. 
Make sure to cite and include full references for academic resources used for support. Refer to “In-Text Citation and Full Reference Doc.” if you need assistance with this. 
Criteria #3 – This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Guidelines: This written piece is expected to be a minimum of 1000 words.  It is also expected that you use the following college-level writing guidelines:
Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. 
Double spacing
Times New Roman 12 point font
Standard format of a 1” each margin on the left and right sides with a .5” setting for
the bottom and top.
Must have a cover page, which includes:
Assignment name (centered)
Full name
Class name
Date
Correct writing format is to be applied in-text citations and quoted work from other sources, and reference list.
Save your assignment only as a PDF, Word document, or on Google Docs to upload and submit work through this assignment page. Do not use HEIC or .pages files to save your work to submit. 
Be aware that Turnitin, the plagiarism review app, is used for this assignment. A high similarity rating above 25% may cause your score to decrease or may decrease to a zero.
I have provided a Midterm Student Sample Paper on the next page.  This student received a high score and it may give you an idea of the expectations for this assignment. Please note that the student addressed all six social aspects. You only need to address three social aspects for your paper unless you want to earn extra credit by addressing additional social aspects. 
Review the rubric for any additional grading details.