Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, or another similar issue. Select a specific hypothesis that you will evaluate against the available evidence from your library / Internet research.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Writing Assignment (Part 2): Outline and Preliminary List of References
Due Week 5 and worth 100 points
Complete the outline after you have done library / Internet research for evidence that bears on your hypothesis. Provide information about all of the following components of the final paper:
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For example, here is a generic example of what the headings of your possible outline might look like:
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References: Baker, A. & Abel, E (2005) Villagers reject modern attitudes about car washing. International Journal of Sociology, 11, 12-57. Retrieved from EBSCO-Host. Doe, J. (2010, April 1) Villagers retain traditional attitudes despite bombardment with western television. The New York Times. Retrieved from www.nytimes.com/village_update Steiner, H. (2012, January 4) Revolt against local ordinances in the village. Time Magazine. pp. 14-15. |
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Writing Assignment (Part 3): Investigate a Social Issue Draft
Due Week 8 and worth 120 points
Working from the outline and from the feedback of your professor, you will now develop a draft paper in which you formally write up your findings. Specifically, you will submit a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you address all of the following:
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Writing Assignment (Part 4): Investigate a Social Issue Final Paper
Due Week 10 and worth 150 points
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:
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
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