Sociology term paper
Topic:
In a 3-4 page, double-spaced paper, summarize a sociological theory/explanation, derive several
hypotheses or questions (3 to 4) and suggest research possibilities to examine these. Use a paper
published in the last five years in a sociology journal for your theory.
Pre-approved journals
American Journal of Sociology
American Sociological Review
Administrative Science Quarterly
British Journal of Sociology
Demography
Economy and Society
Gender & Society
Journal of Contemporary Ethnography
Journal of Health and Social Behavior
Journal of Marriage and the Family
Format:
1. Introduce your topic and summarize the theory in the first two-thirds of your paper. Focus on key concepts and the relationships between them that are most relevant for your research interests.
2. In the final one-third of your paper, derive several hypotheses or questions (3 to 4) and suggest research possibilities to examine these. These may be informed by results presented in your article. You may, for example, propose a replication of a study but with a different sample or a study that addresses various limitations with earlier research.