SYG 2000 Worksheets

Chapter 2 – Sociological Inquiry: Student Lesson Plan

SociologicalYOU Chapter 2 introduces you to the scientific method used in sociological research. This chapter consists of the following modules:

Module 1: Sociological Perspective – Sociology: A Scientific Perspective Module 2: Social Structures – The Structure of Research Module 3: Social Problems – Problems with Sociological Research Module 4: Sociological Imagination – Applying the Sociological Imagination to Research Methods Module 5: Social Change – Research Methods in a Changing Society

Before coming to class, complete the Student Responsibilities for Chapter 2. The objective of this worksheet is to ensure that you are prepared to actively engage and participate in class. Please contact me if you have any questions or issues prior to the assignment due dates.

Student Responsibilities

· Read Chapter 2 and complete the embedded quiz questions in the chapter to earn the digital Chapter 2 Completion Certificate.

· Upload your Chapter 2 Completion Certificate to the assignment submission folder.

· Listen to the Chapter 2 PowerPoint Audio Lecture located within SociologicalYOU Student Resources.

· Complete and upload this Chapter 2 Student Worksheet to the assignment submission folder.

Points to Ponder: Complete the following questions within the text boxes. Use complete sentences and correct grammar and punctuation.

· How can I use a systematic and scientific perspective to gain insight and understanding about our social world?      

· How can I use the scientific method within sociological research?      

· How can I use social research to address social problems?      

Class Survey Questions: Reflect on the chapter reading and consider how you would answer these questions during class discussion. Select the appropriate box to indicate your answer.

Questions 2A 1. Are you concerned about the information being gathered and stored about you by social media companies such as Facebook, Google Plus+, Twitter, Snapchat, and Pinterest?

|_| not at all |_| somewhat |_| completely |_| don’t know

Questions 2B:

2. Facebook’s social experiment was unethical as it manipulated users’ emotions without their knowledge or approval.

|_| not at all |_| somewhat |_| completely |_| don’t know