Overview
1.See “SOCIOLOGICAL TOPICS LIST” from the list below.
2.Select a general topic or category and then select something more specific which will enable you to find articles. Examples: topic Family=general subtopic--divorce or domestic violence=specific, Crime=general subtopic cybercrime or mass shootings=specific
3.Each student writes a paper which will be 4 numbered pages; page 1 starts with the CURRENT EVENT REPORT not the title page or works cited page, typed, 12 font, double space, 4 articles from reliable, well-known sources. Examples: Time or Newsweek magazines, Los Angeles or NY Times, American Sociological or Psychological Journals from 2020-2025. Do not number the title page or the work cited page!
4.Paper has a title page with identifying information regarding the class section number #2840, the student’s name, general and specific subtopic chosen should be listed.
5.*Paper includes an introduction, summary, conclusion and a critique.
A. The introduction should introduce the topic, why you selected it and briefly name sources with the authors’ emphasis.
B. Summarize the entire contents of the sources.
C. The conclusion is about the student’s analysis and pro or con position of the issue/topic.
D. The critique is the student criticizing the sources.
6.Works Cited Page required with links to articles posted from sources. Make sure the links will open.
SOCIOLOGICAL TOPICS LIST:
1.SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS--(ex: Healthcare System, Criminal Justice System, Educational System, Government, Work place)
2.SOCIALIZATION
3.SOCIAL INTERACTION
4.CLASS
5.DEVIANCE/CRIME
6.RACE
7.CULTURE
8.GENDER
9.HEALTH
10. FAMILY
11. GLOBALIZATION
12. MEDIA
13. TECHNOLOGY
14. EDUCATION
15. WORK
16. ENVIRONMENT
17. ECONOMICS
18. URBAN
19. RURAL
20. POLITICS
21. SOCIAL CHANGE
22. SOCIAL MOVEMENTS (ex: Feminists or Civil Rights movement)