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Part 1:

Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, and similar issues. Select a specific social issue to investigate in this assignment. In this assignment, you will begin your exploration by developing a thesis statement.

just write a hypothesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you develop a thesis statement appropriate to this exercise which meets all of the following criteria:

· Delineates a topic that is narrow enough to be addressed thoroughly in a paper of 3-5 pages, but not so narrow as to unduly hamper your research.

Part 2: Make an outline:

For example, here is a generic example of what the headings of your possible outline might look like:

I. Specific Hypothesis.

II. Applicable Sociological Concepts.

a. Theory A

b. Concept 1

c. Concept 2

III. Practical Implications.

a. Implications for public policy

i. Education

ii. Taxes

b. Implications for employers

c. Implications for spouses of workaholics

Evidence.
1. Line of evidence 1

i. The evidence and what it means

ii. Possible biases

iii. Alternative explanations of what it means.

Line of evidence 2

i. The evidence and what it means

ii. Possible biases

Conclusion(s): All available evidence refutes the hypothesis, but there are alternative explanations.

References:

Baker, A. & Abel, E (2005) Villagers reject modern attitudes about car washing. International Journal of Sociology, 11, 12-57. Retrieved from EBSCO-Host.

Doe, J. (2010, April 1) Villagers retain traditional attitudes despite bombardment with western television. The New York Times. Retrieved from www.nytimes.com/village_update

Steiner, H. (2012, January 4) Revolt against local ordinances in the village. Time Magazine. pp. 14-15.