SOCIOLOGY
PROJECT (PART ONE)
Part 1 of the critical thinking project requires you to
begin researching the drug on which you will focus.
The first step is focusing on the core issues and concepts
of drugs. Defining something as a drug and understanding the significance of
the idea of “drugs” being “social constructs”, as well as
exploring why people use drugs. So, in this first part of your project, you
need to discuss these issues and concepts.
Part One Assignment:
• Choose a
drug on which you will focus.
• Discuss
the general definitions and issues surrounding your drug. Rely on reputable
studies, articles, and books.(125 words minimum).
• Next,
discuss theeffects associated with your drug focusing on the variety of
elements that shape the user experience (“drug, set, and setting”).
Rely on reputable studies, articles, and books. Websites that meet the criteria
for reputable work can also be used. Your analysis should be the equivalent of
about 125 words (minimum).
• Discuss
relevant theories of use of your drug focusing on and succinctly describing
theories (you must include one sociological theory).
o Support
your analysis with clear, well-reasoned evidence and include at least one
relevant, peer-reviewed article from a sociological journal to support your
discussion (you’ll need to provide a brief synopsis of this article and explain
how it fits into your analysis. Rely on reputable studies, articles, and books.
Websites that meet the criteria for reputable work can also be used.
o Your
analysis should be the equivalent of about 250 words (one page).
o We want
to see critical thinking.
The student developing critical thinking skills does the
following:
1. Identifies and summarizes the problem/question at issue
2. Identifies and presents the students’ own hypothesis,
perspective and position as it is important to the analysis of the issue
3. Identifies and considers other salient perspectives and
positions that are important to the analysis.
4. Identifies and assesses the quality of supporting
data/evidence and provides additional data/evidence related to the issue.
6. Identifies and considers the influence of the social
context on the issue.
7. Identifies and assesses conclusions, implications and
consequences.
Grading Rubric Scoring for this part of the project
Part 1: 50 pts. Total (3 pages, 750 words) broken down as
follows:
General definitions & issues (125 words minimum). 10 points
Documented discussion of drug effects (125 words minimum) 10 points
Theories of use discussion (including at least one
sociological theory)(250 words minimum) 15
points
Supporting theory of use article (synopsis and rationale) 10 points
Spelling/grammar/appropriate citations and references,
overall presentation 5 points
Clearly stated thesis
(quality of insights; relevant to topic-Statement of
purpose– problem, concept or issue to explore) (5 points) 5 4 3.5 3 or less
Addresses the assigned topic, relates to class topics and
themes, displays UNDERSTANDING and Critical Thinking (10 points) 10 8.5 7 6 or less
Content and Organization (15 points)
-outlines arguments of key points
-provides an overview of the argument.
-discusses main concepts
-Clarity and Coherence of ideas
-Adequate evidence to support claims
-Extends and expands on class materials
-Displays Critical thinking 15 12.5 11 9.5 or less
Appropriate use/integration and citation of 3 outside
sources (5 points) 5 4 3.5 3 or less
Mechanical correctness (5 points)
(grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and tone [no
contractions]; language, sentences, wording) 5 4 3.5 3 or less
Use of Wiki Tools: image, links, etc. Every page must have a
link to the roster. (5 points) 5 4 3.5 3 or less
Bibliography (ASA manuscript submission guidelines (local
copy with web citation guidelines or a full version of the ASA Style Guide), at
least three sociological sources beyond assigned class reading) (5 points)
