Completion of a (1) Research Paper – approximately 2,000 words in length. Students will choose their research question which is focused on social inequality and is appropriately sociological in nature. The student will review the literature and discuss findings from articles to support their research question.
This paper will describe your choice of a research question that is focused on social inequality and is appropriately sociological in nature.
2. You will collect a small amount of quantitative or qualitative data in order to analyze the question. If you choose to go with the quantitative route, you may perhaps include some statistics from sources such as the US Census or the American Community Survey. If you choose a qualitative approach, you can interview/survey individuals.
3. You will utilize and incorporate course readings and any relevant outside sources to support and supplement your analysis.
4. This assessment addresses University Learning Outcome I (College Writing), Outcome II (Critical Thinking), and Outcome IV (Social & Global Perspective).
5. Include citations, reference section, a separate cover page, and ensure for proper paragraph and sentence structures.
Papers will be graded on the following criteria:
CONTENT: Addressing all issues identified for the assignment.
ORGANIZATION: Observing APA format, sentence structure, spelling, grammar, references and paper presentation.
STYLE: Ability to conceptualize ideas and understanding of assigned readings.
USE OF RESOURCES: Ability to use current readings and pertinent resources in sociology.
Some example topics for the purpose of this research paper include:
•analyzing trends in glass ceiling effects among women in corporate sectors based on educational attainment, race/ethnicity, etc.
•analyzing transitions from two year colleges to four year colleges and their respective labor market outcomes among students of color
•picking and analyzing the impact of a contemporary social movement, exploring the social context through which it evolved, and evaluating the effectiveness of such a movement
The student will be required to read, but not limit the readings to the following:•Conley, D. (2013). You May Ask Yourself: An Introduction to Thinking Like a Sociologist. (3rd edition). W.W. Norton & Company Publisher. ISBN: 9780393912999.