sociology research paper

One of the aims of this course is for students to develop their research paper writing

skills.

It is recommended that you pick a paper topic early in the course, develop a

bibliography, and read the materials in it.

This will enable you to decide which

sociologists and scholars

you agree with and where you want your paper to say about

the academic literature.

It is recommended that you choose a narrow argument that you can effectively prove in

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500 words. The biggest mistake students make on papers is trying to argue t

oo

widely.

Pick a narrow argument and then argue for it effectively

.

At least 15 sources are required in your

reference section

. At least ten of them must be

scholarly (with their own citations

and bibliography)

. Course texts are acceptable

scholarly sources, and it is recommended that you use the class text in your paper to

demonstrate you have learned the material in the course.

You can write on any of the topics that we cover in the

weekly readings

, but Id suggest

narrowing your topic even further:

Globalization and inequality since the 1980s

Education and

socialization in Canada

The role of gender

in social inequality

in Canada

The rights of LGBTQ2 persons in a specific society and how they are socially

constructed

The role of race and ethnicity in social inequality in Canada

Colonialism in international development.

Being Indigenous in Canada

Families as a changing institution

in a specific society

Changes in higher education in Canada

Religious identity in Canada

Sexual assault as a crime on Canadian college campuses

Legalization of cannabis in Canada

Solitary confinement in Canada

Aging in Canada

Age and beauty standards

in a specific society

Climate activism in

a specific society

The freedom conveys and political activism in Canada

Social media and control of political narratives in

a particular society

.

Other topics you discuss with me.

If you have an idea that is not on the list, feel free to email me about it or meet me.

The assignment is to write a paper that is

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500 words double spaced (including citations

and bibliography but not including the abstract). 5% grace either way is allowable.

Please put your word count on the bottom of the final page and place a 150

–

word

abstract on the cover page.

The paper should have a clear beginning, middle and end. The beginning should

present what you will argue with a clear statement that

in this paper I will argue.

The introduction should frame up your argument and set out the key sources you will be

drawing on. The middle should present research that supports your main thesis, while

dealing with evidence to the contrary. The best research shows how complex issues

a

re. The conclusion should sum up and state clearly what you have argued and shown.

Dont waste words on a literature review or methodology section in your paper. Its not a

good use of your

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,500 words. Methodology sections are more appropriate for primary

research

,

and your paper is a work of secondary research.

Please use the American Sociological Association system of citation. Details can be

found here.

https://lib.uconn.edu/wp

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content/uploads/2014/12/asa.pdf

As per the policy on academic misconduct, it is expected that your paper will include in

text citations. It is recommended that paper include a combination of short, long, and

indirect quotes.

Papers that fail to include citations will be treated as committing

plagiarism.

The topic has already been chosen and i will attach the previous reference section and reference section review . I