Assignment: Sociology Research Essay
1. Conduct thorough research for writing your sociology research paper.
2. Structure your sociology research paper in a logical sequence.
3. State what the experts have to say regarding your topic.
4. State if you agree or do not agree with the experts.
5. Remember to cite the experts and give them credit for their work.
6. Finally, give the conclusions and your recommendations regarding your topic.
7. Revise, revise, revise and edit your sociology research paper.
Use the following outline/format for writing your sociology research paper.
1. Cover page (not numbered and does not count as a part of your paper)
2. Statement of Problem
3. Review of Literature and the Development of Hypotheses
4. Finding/ Discussion
5. Conclusion
6. Reference page (not numbered and does not count as a part of your paper)
Approaches to Sociological Research
Write down the first three steps of the scientific method. Think of a broad topic that you are interested in and which would make a good sociological study-for example, ethnic diversity in a college, homecoming rituals, athletic scholarships, or teen driving. Now, take that topic through the first steps of the process. For each step, write a few sentences or a paragraph:
• Ask a question about the topic.
• Do some research and write down the titles of some articles or books you'd want to read about the topic.
• Formulate a hypothesis.
Suggested paper topics:
• Gender stereotypes: Is it okay for a boy to cry?
• Who is to blame for today's insane beauty standards?
• Top 3 misconceptions kids get from TV ads
• The pros and cons of mainstream schools
• Are women less privileged in today's society than men?
• Are working women better mothers?
• When a couple has children whose responsibility is it to raise the children?
• Does wealth always make people less ethical?
• Are only men to blame for the objectification of women's bodies?
• Did the feminism movement contribute to the moral decline of America?
• Is intelligence more important than beauty for success in today's society?
• Imagine your kid/brother/friend is gay/lesbian. Would you fight for his/her rights?
• How does social decline affect morality?
• Do we need a universal health care system?
• How to address the issues of the aging population.
• What is your responsibility as a member of a society?
• How can the problem of Racism be curbed in the U.S.?
• Discuss factors that perpetuate crime.
• Does Hegemony exist in Education?
• Examine the problems persistent in community living.
• How is the individual personality conditioned by culture?
The topics listed above are just suggested topics remember you do not have to use the suggested topics you can use the topic of your choosing.
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, and typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the assignment, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.