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SOC 112 Final Project Guidelines and Rubric

Overview

For this project, you will research a specific contemporary social issue and examine the issue using your sociological perspective. This sociological perspective is also termed the sociologicalsociologicalsociologicalsociological

lens. lens. lens. lens. The sociological lens is how sociologists examine cultural beliefs and biases, the roles that define a social issue, and the social inequalities that define a social issue. The sociological lens

changes over time because social change might shift the definition of a particular social issue.

The purpose of the paper is to help you use research to examine different sides of a contemporary social issue and use scholarly sources to analyze the issue. The final project is a compilation of

three milestonesthree milestonesthree milestonesthree milestones, which will be submitted at various points throughout the course to build on your learning and ensure quality final submissions. These milestones will be submitted in

Modules Two, Four, and FiveModules Two, Four, and FiveModules Two, Four, and FiveModules Two, Four, and Five. The final PowerPoint and paper will be submitted in Module Seven.Module Seven.Module Seven.Module Seven.

In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:In this assignment you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:

Explain cultural beliefs and biases utilizing a sociological lens

Explain the influences that shape the creation of roles within society utilizing real-world examples

Draw basic connections between social inequalities and human behavior

Identify the relationship between social change and contemporary social problems through the application of basic sociological concepts

Prompt

Here are the steps in defining your project subject matter:

Step One: Thinking About Your IssueStep One: Thinking About Your IssueStep One: Thinking About Your IssueStep One: Thinking About Your Issue

Sociologists begin with thinking in general about a social issue. Here are some suggested general subject areas:

Bullying

Violent Crime

Discrimination based on race, gender, sexuality, social class, gender identity, age, or nationality

Substance abuse (drugs or alcohol)

Income inequality

Inequalities in social institutions: medicine, education, the justice system, or the economy

Social media and its effects on mental health

Step Two: Narrowing Your FocusStep Two: Narrowing Your FocusStep Two: Narrowing Your FocusStep Two: Narrowing Your Focus

To narrow your focus, start by reviewing research about your topic from SNHU’s Shapiro Library or the Pew Research Center. Here are some suggested topics:

Bullying

Cyberbullying

Physical bullying

Workplace bullying

Violent Crime

Index crimes (murder, sexual assault, battery, robbery)

Gang-related/organized crimes

Inequalities and disparities in sentencing

Hate crimes based on race, gender, sexuality

Discrimination

Hiring discrimination based on race

Hiring discrimination based on gender

Discrimination and job promotions

Discrimination in allocation of medical information in doctor-patient exchanges

Discrimination in mortgage applications and redlining

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Age-based discrimination

Discrimination based on sexuality in workplace and hiring processes

Substance Abuse

The opioid epidemic

Prescription drug abuse

Legalization of marijuana

Racial disparities in drug law enforcement

Inequality in drug treatment resource allocation

Once you have chosen a specific subject, apply the sociological lens to your specific topic.

Specifically, you must address the critical elements critical elements critical elements critical elements listed below. Most of the critical elements align with a particular course outcome.

I. Topic Selection:Topic Selection:Topic Selection:Topic Selection: Your final project will be completed in two parts: a written paper and a concept map in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. To begin this project, you will identify

and summarize the contemporary social issue you selected, citing resources to strengthen your summary. Explain what is happening in the issue and provide a brief history of how the

issue began.

II. Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue: Now that you that you have selected your social issue, you will break the issue down into the following sociological concepts: cultural beliefs and biases, social

roles, social inequalities, and the existing social conditions. These concepts will serve as categories through which you will examine the issue. You will write a paper and create a

PowerPoint presentation using the provided PowerPoint template (linked in Module Seven of your online course) to connect the sociological concepts and their smaller pieces to the

social issue.

A. Identify the cultural beliefs and biases cultural beliefs and biases cultural beliefs and biases cultural beliefs and biases present in the social issue. For example, there may be prejudice or discrimination at play

B. Identify the social roles social roles social roles social roles played by the main individuals or groups in the social issue. social issue. social issue. social issue. For example, an individual may be a mother and/or teacher.

C. Identify the social inequalitiessocial inequalitiessocial inequalitiessocial inequalities present in this social issue. For example, there may be racism or sexism at play.

D. Identify the existingexistingexistingexisting state or conditionsconditionsconditionsconditions that the social issue is challenging. For example, if your issue is that recycling does not lead to better environmental conditions, the

existing condition may be perceived worsening environmental conditions which recycling aim to solve.

III. Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections: Now that you have broken the social issue down into smaller pieces in the PowerPoint presentation (Cultural Beliefs and Biases, Social Roles, Social

Inequalities, Existing Conditions, and Social Change), you will write a paper and use the PowerPoint that you created in Module Four to explain the connections you made and how these

connections will help you better understand the issue, using your knowledge from the course and your research. You will describe the connections between the sociological concepts and

the social issue and demonstrate the value of using a sociological view when examining social issues.

A. Cultural

1. Describe the relationship between the cultural beliefs and biasescultural beliefs and biasescultural beliefs and biasescultural beliefs and biases identified in PowerPoint and the social issue and provide specific examples to support your description.

For example, you might describe how the relationship is positive, negative, or strained.

2. Explain how the cultural beliefs and biasescultural beliefs and biasescultural beliefs and biasescultural beliefs and biases identified in PowerPoint help you better understand the social issue.social issue.social issue.social issue.

B. Social Roles

1. Describe the relationship between the social rolessocial rolessocial rolessocial roles identified in PowerPoint and the social issue and provide specific examples to support your description. For example, you

might describe how the relationship is positive, negative, or strained. In your response, you might consider what expectations are in place because of the social roles.

2. Explain how the social rolessocial rolessocial rolessocial roles identified in PowerPoint help you better understand the social issue.

Social Inequalities

C. Social Inequalities

1. Describe the relationship between the social inequalitiessocial inequalitiessocial inequalitiessocial inequalities identified in PowerPoint and the social issue. How are the social inequalities present in the issue?

2. Explain how the social inequalitiessocial inequalitiessocial inequalitiessocial inequalities identified in PowerPoint help you better understand the social issue.

D. Impact of Social Change

1. Describe how the social issue is challenging the existingexistingexistingexisting state or conditionsconditionsconditionsconditions, providing specific examples.

2. How might the socialsocialsocialsocial issue facilitate changechangechangechange for the existing state or conditions? Provide specific examples.

Milestones

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Milestone One: Topic Selection

In Module TwoModule TwoModule TwoModule Two, you will submit your Topic Selection (Section I). Your topic selection should identify the contemporary social issue that you selected, citing resources to support your

summary. Be sure to explain the current state of this social issue and provide a brief historical overview of the issue. Your submission should be one page. This milestone is graded withThis milestone is graded withThis milestone is graded withThis milestone is graded with

the Milestone One Rubric.the Milestone One Rubric.the Milestone One Rubric.the Milestone One Rubric.

Milestone Two: Mapping the Issue

In Module Four, Module Four, Module Four, Module Four, you will submit Mapping the Issue (Section II). This milestone is a PowerPoint that will help you conceptualize the social issue and how it relates to the following sociological

concepts: cultural beliefs and biases, social roles, social inequalities, and existing social conditions. You will use scholarly resources to support your work. This milestone is graded withThis milestone is graded withThis milestone is graded withThis milestone is graded with

the Milestone Two Rubric.the Milestone Two Rubric.the Milestone Two Rubric.the Milestone Two Rubric.

Milestone Three: Creating Connections

In Module Five, Module Five, Module Five, Module Five, you will submit Creating Connections (Section III). In this milestone, you will explain the connections that you made in your PowerPoint (Milestone Two) using your

sociological lens and citing at least three resources to support your analysis. In your paper, apply a sociological perspective when making your connections, discuss cultural beliefs and biases,

social roles, social inequalities and the impact of social change. In this milestone, you will expand your paper from the one-page submission in Milestone One to a three-to-five-page paper,

incorporating existing social conditions, social change, and expand your reflection on social roles, inequalities, and their connections with your social issue. In addition to your paper, you will

submit your concept map (PowerPoint presentation) from Module Four. This milestone is graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.This milestone is graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.This milestone is graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.This milestone is graded with the Milestone Three Rubric.

Final Submission: Concept Map and Paper

In Module SevenModule SevenModule SevenModule Seven, you will submit your final PowerPoint and paper. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing each of the critical elements of the final product. It should reflect the

incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course and for Milestones One through Three. This submission is graded using the Final Project Rubric.This submission is graded using the Final Project Rubric.This submission is graded using the Final Project Rubric.This submission is graded using the Final Project Rubric.

What to Submit

You must submit your PowerPoint and a 3- to 4-page paper (plus a cover page and references). The PowerPoint will be submitted using the provided template. Your paper must be a Word

document. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include at least four references cited in APA format.

Final Project Rubric

CriteriaCriteriaCriteriaCriteria Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%)Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%)Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%)Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%)Not Evident (0%) ValueValueValueValue

Topic SelectionTopic SelectionTopic SelectionTopic Selection Meets “Proficient” criteria and

expertly balances brevity with

necessary details

Identifies and summarizes the

social issue, citing resources

Identifies and summarizes the

social issue, but does not cite

resources, or summary has gaps

in detail or accuracy

Does not identify and

summarize the social issue

4

Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:

Cultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs and

BiasesBiasesBiasesBiases

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and

identification demonstrates

keen insight into cultural beliefs

and biases

Identifies cultural beliefs and

biases in the social issue

Identifies cultural beliefs and

biases, but identification is

inappropriate

Does not identify cultural

beliefs and biases in the social

issue

7.6

Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:

Social RolesSocial RolesSocial RolesSocial Roles

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and

identification demonstrates

keen insight into social roles

Identifies social roles in the

social issue

Identifies social roles, but

identification is inappropriate

Does not identify social roles in

the social issue

7.6

Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:

Social InequalitiesSocial InequalitiesSocial InequalitiesSocial Inequalities

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and

identification demonstrates

keen insight into social

inequalities

Identifies social inequalities in

the social issue

Identifies social inequalities,

but identification is

inappropriate

Does not identify social

inequalities in the social issue

7.6

Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:Mapping the Issue:

Existing ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting Conditions

Meets “Proficient” criteria, and

identification demonstrates

keen insight into the existing

state or conditions

Identifies the existing state or

conditions challenged by the

social issue

Identifies the existing state or

conditions challenged by the

social issue, but identification is

inappropriate

Does not identify the existing

state or conditions challenged

by the social issue

7.6

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Cultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs and

BiasesBiasesBiasesBiases

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the cultural beliefs and biases

Describes the relationship

between the cultural beliefs

and biases in the map and the

social issue, providing specific

examples and using knowledge

from the course

Describes the relationship

between the cultural beliefs

and biases in the map and the

social issue, but description has

gaps in detail or accuracy, or

does not use specific examples

or knowledge from the course

Does not describe the

relationship between the

cultural beliefs and biases in the

map and the social issue

7.7

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections: Meets “Proficient” criteria and Explains how the cultural Explains how the cultural Does not explain how the 7.7

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Cultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs andCultural Beliefs and

Biases and Social IssueBiases and Social IssueBiases and Social IssueBiases and Social Issue

demonstrates keen insight into

the connections between

cultural beliefs and biases and

social issues

beliefs and biases identified in

the map help better understand

what’s happening in the social

issue, using knowledge from

the course

beliefs and biases identified in

the map help better understand

what’s happening in the social

issue, but explanation has gaps

in detail or accuracy, or does

not use knowledge from the

course

cultural beliefs and biases

identified in the map help

better understand what’s

happening in the social issue

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Social RolesSocial RolesSocial RolesSocial Roles

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the social roles

Describes the relationship

between the social roles in the

map and the social issue,

providing specific examples and

using knowledge from the

course

Describes the relationship

between the social roles in the

map and the social issue, but

description has gaps in detail or

accuracy, or does not use

specific examples or knowledge

from the course

Does not describe the

relationship between the social

roles in the map and the social

issue

7.7

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Social Roles and SocialSocial Roles and SocialSocial Roles and SocialSocial Roles and Social

IssueIssueIssueIssue

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the connections between social

roles and social issues

Explains how the social roles

identified in the map help

better understand what’s

happening in the social issue,

using the knowledge from the

course

Explains how the social roles

identified in the map help

better understand what’s

happening in the social issue,

but explanation has gaps in

detail or accuracy, or does not

use knowledge from the course

Does not explain how the social

roles identified in the map help

better understand what’s

happening in the social issue

7.7

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Social InequalitiesSocial InequalitiesSocial InequalitiesSocial Inequalities

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the social inequalities

Describes the relationship

between the social inequalities

in the map and the social issue,

using knowledge from the

course

Describes the relationship

between the social inequalities

in the map and the social issue,

but description has gaps in

detail or accuracy, or does not

use knowledge from the course

Does not describe the

relationship between the social

inequalities in the map and the

social issue

7.7

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Social Inequalities andSocial Inequalities andSocial Inequalities andSocial Inequalities and

Social IssueSocial IssueSocial IssueSocial Issue

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the connections between social

inequalities and social issues

Explains how the social

inequalities identified in the

map help better understand

what is happening in the social

issue, using knowledge from

the course

Explains how the social

inequalities identified in the

map help better understand

what is happening in the social

issue, but explanation has gaps

in detail or accuracy, or does

not use knowledge from the

course

Does not explain how the social

inequalities identified in the

map help better understand

what is happening in the social

issue

7.7

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Existing ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting ConditionsExisting Conditions

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the relationship between social

issues and existing conditions

Describes how the social issue

is challenging the existing

conditions, providing specific

examples

Describes how the social issue

is challenging the existing

conditions, but description has

gaps in detail or accuracy, or

does not provide examples

Does not describe how the

social issue is challenging the

existing conditions

7.7

Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:Creating Connections:

Social ChangeSocial ChangeSocial ChangeSocial Change

Meets “Proficient” criteria and

demonstrates keen insight into

the connections between social

issues and social change

Explains how the social issue

might facilitate change for the

existing conditions, providing

specific examples

Explains how the social issue

might facilitate change for the

existing conditions, but

explanation has gaps in detail

or accuracy, or does not provide

specific examples

Does not explain how the social

issue might facilitate change for

the existing conditions

7.7

Articulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of ResponseArticulation of Response Submission is free of errors

related to citations, grammar,

spelling, syntax, and

organization and is presented

in a professional and easy-to-

read format

Submission has no major errors

related to citations, grammar,

spelling, syntax, or organization

Submission has major errors

related to citations, grammar,

spelling, syntax, or organization

that negatively impact

readability and articulation of

main ideas

Submission has critical errors

related to citations, grammar,

spelling, syntax, or organization

that prevent understanding of

ideas

4

Total:Total:Total:Total: 100%