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You will be required to submit two research papers. Written
assignment #1 will be due at the end of Unit 4 and written assignment #2 will
be due at the end of Unit 7. Each paper will allow you to broaden your
understanding of a particular sociological concept. This paper should be 3-5
pages of content in length and include 3 outside references (not including your
text). It is also important that at least one of these references be a
scholarly journal article (peer reviewed). Post University has a wonderful virtual
library that can be accessed utilizing the following link:
http://www.post.edu/online/virtual-library.shtml.
Since this is an introductory class, the topic of the paper
is up to the student, as long as it addresses the following: your understanding
of sociological theory and how social institutions affect individuals and their
behaviors.
Examples of topics may include:
Attitudinal issues regarding abortion
Gay rights movements in the US
Drug use trends
Political Opinions as a function of Socio-Economic Status
Attractiveness related to employability
Music Preferences and the effect upon suicide
Gender issues in the marketing of products
The above topics are merely examples, please feel free to
choose a topic that interests you. You may want to check with your instructor
to confirm that your topic is appropriate.
