Introductory Sociology Exit Paper
The purpose of higher education is for the student to learn critical thinking skills and abstract concepts in order to make informed decisions regarding personal preferences and public policy. In essence, all institutions of higher education attempt to mold their students into productive citizens. The purpose of this assignment is for you to answer the following quasi-philosophical question:
How can I use the sociology I learned for class in the future? (This includes both concepts and facts learned in the text or in the PowerPoints)
The above question is designed for you to think about what you have been presented in this class and how it will relate to your future career expectancies and personal/familial responsibilities. You will need to defend your position with concepts and theories outlined in class or in the textbook.
Due Date: The Week of the Final Exam.
Grading Scheme:
1. A thesis paragraph stating where you want to go as a human being and citizen 7 pts _____
§ Career aspirations
§ Personal goals
§ Political and Economic Philosophies
2. How does the knowledge you acquired in sociology help or hinder your goals? 26 pts _____
§ You should defend your answer with at least 3 thorough examples.
3. Concluding paragraph(s) summing up the influence or lack of influence sociology
provides for your life and career goals 7 pts _____
4. The Nuts and Bolts of the Paper 10 pts _____
§ Is it neat? Is it professional? Have you cited your sources?
§ Is everything spelled correctly? Are there grammar errors?
§ Is it typed, double-spaced? Is it in an MS Word attachment?
§ Do you have reasonable margins and font size?
§ Is it 3 to 4 pages (750 to 1300 words)?
TOTAL 50 pts _____
You should write what you actually feel and perceive. DO NOT TRY TO PLEASE ME! Taking the time to express yourself and your opinions will make this assignment worthwhile for you personally.
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