Writing Assignment (Part 4):
Investigate a Social Issue Final Paper
Working from your previous assignments and from the feedback
of your professor, you will now write the final draft of your paper.
Specifically, you will submit a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you
address all of the following:
- Specific
Hypothesis. Introduce your paper by identifying the specific
hypothesis you are evaluating in this paper. - Applicable
Sociological Concepts. Identify the sociological theories and terminology
from the text that apply to your social issue - Practical
Implications. Discuss the value of sociological research into your
issue. Determine whether or not there are (or would be) practical
implications of sociological inquiry into this issue. - Evidence.
This is the most important part of the paper. Analyze at
least two (2) lines of evidence that pertain to the hypothesis you are
evaluating. Does the evidence support your hypothesis? For
each type of evidence, consider possible biases and alternative interpretations. - Conclusions.
Draw conclusions based on the evidence that you have discovered.
Does the evidence confirm or refute your hypothesis? Is the
evidence sufficiently convincing to draw firm conclusions about your
hypothesis?
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
·
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman
font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references
must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any
additional instructions.
·
Include a cover page containing the title of the
assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the
date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required
assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
·
Evaluate the various methodologies for
sociological research.
·
Apply the sociological perspective to a variety
of socioeconomic and political problems.
·
Critically examine how society shapes individuals
and how individuals shape society.
·
Use technology and information resources to
research issues in sociology.
·
Write clearly and concisely about sociology
using proper writing mechanics.
