Overview
CLASS PROJECT: CURRENT EVENTS RESEARCH PROJECT
1.See “SOCIOLOGICAL TOPICS LIST” in Module 1.
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 a minimum of 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 2020-2026. Do not number the title page or the works cited page!
4.Paper has a title page with identifying information regarding the class
section number #5810, 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. You must cite all of your work in this project. Works Cited Page
required with links to articles posted from sources. Make sure the links
will open