Write a paper on social problems research exercise.

Write a paper on social problems research exercise.Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems Research Project
For this course you are required to write a research paper. The paper will be written in parts. There will be a total of 10 parts. At the end of the term your final paper must be no less than 10 full pages in length, double-spaced (no extra spaces between paragraphs), with 12-point Times New Roman or Georgia font, with 1” margins. Spelling and grammar are a part of this assignment, as incorrect usage can inhibit your ability to communicate your ideas. We are using the MLA format for writing and research. This research/writing assignment is worth 160 points towards your final grade. You must use at least 8 scholarly sources outside of the assigned textbook.
The basic elements of the final research paper are:
a. Topic Selection
b. Scholarly Resources
c. Annotated Bibliography
d. Building a Thesis Statement
e. Writing the Introduction of the Paper
f. Writing the Body of the Paper
g. Writing the Conclusion of the Paper
h. Writing the Work Cited/ Reference Page
i. Writing the Abstract
j. Writing the Title Page
Selection of Social Problem Research Topic Exercise
Project Instructions:
A social problem is a condition that at least some people in a community view as being undesirable. Everyone would agree about some social problems, such as murders, DWI traffic deaths, racism, and police brutality. Other social problems may be viewed as such by certain groups of people. Teenagers who play loud music in a public park obviously do not view it as a problem, but some other people may consider it an undesirable social condition. Some nonsmokers view smoking as an undesirable social condition that should be banned or restricted in public buildings.
For part one of the research process you are to select one social problem that interest you. (NOTE: Below is a list of social problems you can choose from or you can select one of your own). Once you select your social problem in 1 paragraph, please identify the social problem and explain why you selected it. This assignment is worth 25points towards your final grade.
Research Topics
• Poverty & Homelessness
• Police Brutality
• Racial Profiling
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Bullying/Cyberbullying
• Climate Change
• Overpopulation
• Immigration Issues
• Civil Rights Issues
• Systemic Racism
• Gender Inequality
• Transgender Issues
• Health Care Availability
• Obesity/Childhood Obesity
• Childhood Hunger
• Prostitution
• Economic Deprivation
• Political Corruption
• Unemployment
• Sexual Abuse/Rape
• Teen Pregnancy
• Animal Abuse
• Child, Sibling & Elderly Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Illiteracy
• Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
• Gang Violence
• Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
• LGBTQ Rights
• Vaping
• Payday Loans
• Organized Crime
• Coronavirus (Covid-19)
• Black Lives Matters (BLM)
• Welfare System
• Crime Justice Reform
• White Supremacy
• Domestic Terrorism/Homegrown Terrorism
• Honor Killing
• Serial Killers
• Psychopath versus Sociopath
• Marital Rape or Spousal Rape
• Filicide, Fratricide, Sororicide, Uxoricide, Mariticide, Parricide, Senicide, or Geronticide
• Abortion
• Same-Sex Marriages
• LGBTQ Adoptions
• Incest
• Polyandry
• Polygamy
• Child Marriage
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Scholarly Sources or Bibliographies (Part 2)
Project Instructions:
In part one of the research process you were asked to select one social problem that you are interested in researching. For part two you are asked to locate 15scholarly sources for that social problem. For example, if you are researching systemic racism, you will find 10 scholarly sources on that topic and write a full citation for each. We are using the MLA format for research and writing for this class. This assignment is worth 50 points towards your final grade.
A bibliography is list of scholarly sources (books, journals, Web sites, periodicals, etc.) one has or will use for researching a topic. Bibliographies are also sometimes called “References” or “Works Cited” depending on the style format you are using. A bibliography usually just includes the bibliographic information (i.e., the author, title, publisher, etc.).
In MLA, a basic book citation includes the following information:
• Author’s name
• Title of book
• Publisher of the book
• Year published.
Additional information is needed when citing:
• Books on websites or books in databases
• Name of website or database
• URL
• E-books
• Name of e-book device
• Translated or edited books
• Name of the translator or editor
• Chapters
• Name of book editor or author
• Name of chapter author
• Page numbers or ranges used.
• Volume number of the book
• A book published prior to 1900, has versions that are different in different countries, or is a rare book.
• City the book was published in.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems Annotated Bibliography (Part 3)
In assignment #2 we learned that a bibliography is a list of scholarly sources (books, journals, Web sites, periodicals, etc.) one has or will use for researching a topic. Bibliographies are sometimes called “References” or “Works Cited” depending on the style format you are using. A bibliography usually just includes the bibliographic information (i.e., the author, title, publisher, etc.).
An annotation is a summary and/or evaluation. Therefore, an annotated bibliography includes a summary and/or evaluation of each of the sources.
Project Instructions:
In part one of the research process you were asked to select one social problem that you are interested in researching. In part two you were asked to locate 15scholarly sources for that social problem and provide a full citation for each, using MLA format.
For part three, you are asked to select 8 of the 15 scholarly sources that you compiled from assignment #2 and write an annotated bibliography for each. Those 6 selections will be the sources you use to write your final paper, therefore, please choose wisely. Please see attachment for examples of annotated bibliographies. This assignment is worth 50 points towards your final grade, and we are using the MLA format for.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Formulating a Thesis Statement: (Part 4)
In parts 1-3 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources and prepared an annotated bibliography, now it’s time to create a good, strong thesis statement.
What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is a sentence or a paragraph that sums up the central point of your research paper or essay. It usually comes near the end of your introduction. The thesis statement should always clearly state the main idea you want to get across. Everything else in your essay should relate back to this idea.
It is extremely important that you formulate a strong thesis statement. If you fail to do so, the rest of your research paper is likely to be vague. Your thesis must be debatable and tightly focused so that it can be clearly supported by the evidence you gathered.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Writing the Introduction of the Paper: (Part 5)
Project Instructions:
In parts 1-4 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources, prepared an annotated bibliography, created a thesis statement and now it’s time to write the introduction of your research paper. The introduction will describe your selected social problem, as well as provide historical background information. In this section you will also explain why the social issue is labeled as such.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Writing the Body of the Paper: (Part 6)
Project Instructions:
In parts 1-5 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources, prepared an annotated bibliography, created a thesis statement, wrote the introduction of the paper and now it’s time to write the body of the research paper. The body of the research paper is where the main points are discussed, which will support your thesis. This is where you present your findings and arguments in a structured way.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Writing the Conclusion of the Paper: (Part 7)
Project Instructions:
In parts 1-6 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources, prepared an annotated bibliography, created a thesis statement, wrote the introduction and the body of the research paper. Now it is time to write the conclusion. The conclusion is, in some ways, like your introduction. You restate your thesis and summarize your main points of evidence for the reader which signal the end of the paper.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Writing the Abstract (Part 8)
Project Instructions:
In parts 1-7 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources, prepared an annotated bibliography, created a thesis statement, wrote the introduction, the body and conclusion of the research paper. Now it is time to write the abstract. An abstract summarizes, usually in one paragraph of 150 to 300 words, the major aspects of the entire paper.
Although an abstract is the first section that is seen in a paper after the cover/title page, it is the last thing that is written. Abstracts as amazingly simple and easy to write. Abstracts are written after you have finished writing your paper. To write an abstract you simply take the first line from the first five or six paragraphs and combined them. You will know that you have successfully written a well-argued and organized paper when the abstract reads smoothly.
An abstract begins on its own page and is placed immediately after the cover/title page. Abstracts are blocked and centered.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: References or Work Cited Page: (Part 9)
Project Instructions:
In parts 1-8 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources, prepared an annotated bibliography, created a thesis statement, wrote the introduction, body, conclusion and the abstract of the research paper. Now it is time to write the reference or the work cited page. The reference page is the last page of the research paper that’s been written in MLA style. It lists all the sources you’ve used in your project, so readers can easily find what you’ve cited.
Critical Thinking Sociological Social Problems: Cover/Title Page : (Part 10)
Project Instructions:
In parts 1-9 of the research process you selected a social problem, collected scholarly sources, prepared an annotated bibliography, created a thesis statement, wrote the introduction, body, conclusion, abstract and the reference or work cited page of the research paper. Now it is time to write the cover/title page. The cover/title page is the first page of the research paper and should contain the title of the paper, the student name, the course number and name, instructor name, and assignment due date.
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