This research project will provide you with the opportunity to conduct a sociological analysis on
a topic of your choosing. You will write a 4-5 page analysis of an issue of your choice (see
suggested ideas below). For this paper, you will need to do some outside research to explore your
topic and use course concepts to analyze and organize your findings. You will need at least 3
sources. You will also need a reference page listing your sources. The length of the paper (4-5
pages) requires you to condense a lot of material, be sure that you narrow your topic down to a
workable paper.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Papers must be turned in on December 5, 2021. You will turn in a
copy of your paper, submitted on BB and not emailed.
• Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, one-inch margins, 12 point Times New
Roman.
• Your paper should be between 4-5 pages in length.
• You must use peer-reviewed journal articles as your sources; failure to do so will
significantly lower your grade.
• You must use and incorporate one of the major theories discussed in class.
• Format your citations and bibliography using APA style. The reference page does
not count toward the page requirement. Purdue OWL: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html
• You should be familiar with proper citation, as well as the appropriate use of quotations.
Papers that excessively use quotations will lose points. Your paper should be in your own voice, which means using quotations selectively and only when necessary.
• You do not need an abstract
• You need a cover page for the paper.
• Please proofread your paper.
• Suggestions for selecting a topic: Pick a topic about which you can find information
easily (i.e. not something too obscure). Choose something about which you are interested —
you will read and write about it for several weeks, so it might as well be something you
will enjoy exploring. The following is a list of general subjects from which you might
select a specific project topic. This list is very general — use it to spark an idea for a
specific, well-developed topic. You need to think through how you will conduct an analysis
of your particular topic, what questions you will answer, and what your specific focus will
be. Most importantly, be creative and have fun with it!
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