Overview
Being able to describe a contemporary social problem/issue and consider how research can be used to better understand that problem is an essential skill for sociology and social workers. Select a social issue that is meaningful to you and something you would like to learn more about. This could be an issue that is occurring in your community or (e.g., homelessness, child welfare, mental health, suicide prevention, substance abuse, gerontology, domestic and violence)
Complete the Problem Statement Worksheet to practice that skill.