he purpose of this 12 page project is for you to be able to explain a
social problem to a non-sociologist using a sociological perspective. It is
to provide recommendations on how to address and resolve the problem.
Instructions:
Construct 12 full page paper that fully explores each of the following
areas:
Introduction (10%)
Within at least four pages, clearly state your topic/social problem and how
it is significant to the study of society. Includes social concepts and
theories.
Background
Statement of the Problem
Why it is important to study
Purpose of the study
Research Questions (at least 3; what are you trying to discover or
uncover?)
Research Methods (10%)
Within at least 2 pages, you will explain how you obtained relevant journal
articles for your final project.
Literature Review (15%)
Within at least 3 pages, provide information on current publications about a
particular topic (no more than 3 years old). You want to be sure and include
at least 6 journal articles in this section. What are the experts saying
about the topic? Includes social concepts and theories.
Discussion (findings), Recommendations, and Conclusion (30%)
Within at least six pages, discuss your major findings and interpret. First,
restate the overall purpose of the study. Then explain the main finding as
related to the overall purpose of the study. Include social concepts and
theories. (3 pages)
In terms of your recommendations, you want to share practical steps that can
be taken to implement the key findings of the research study. Ask yourself,
how might you address your research questions? Remember, your
recommendations must be supported by the findings from the data analysis (if
applicable). Further, you want to include peer-reviewed sources to validate
your recommendations. (2 pages)
Be sure and include a conclusion, which is a summary of the introduction. (1
page).
Sources (15%)
Includes at least 15 credible sources
Writing and APA Formatting (10%)
Follows writing expectations and submission is free of spelling and grammar
errors. Correctly uses APA formatting
Grammar and Spelling (10%)
*The paper must be in APA format (cover/title page, abstract, table of
contents, running header, body of paper, major heading, subheadings,
reference list, and in-text citations) It should be typed, double-spaced, 1″
margins, times new roman 12 pt font, and saved as .doc.
Assignment 3 meets the following course objectives:
-Recognize key contemporary issues facing individuals and groups in
contemporary society.
-Identify discipline-related research and published literature.
-Apply sociological knowledge to a current social problem.
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