sociology 8 pages paper

Paper #2: Sociology of Emotions Dr. Terri Anderson

• Due Thursday, February 28, 12:30 pm (hard copy in person AND online via turnitin.com). • 20% of grade (20 points) • 7-8 pages

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To what extent are you in control of your emotions? How does this matter for how we think of the self?

Consider these things, in an order that makes sense to you, in the course of your essay. • theory of self • emotional hijacking • demographics of depression (culture as an influence on emotion) • the relationship of “disorder” to self • happiness (3 elements of happiness + potential to improve happiness level) • emotion work, impression management, and authenticity of self ______________________________________________________________________________

Your essay will be graded on the following dimensions: • AWESOME CLEAR & COHERENT ARGUMENT!!! (if you want to see if your

argument makes sense, you may want to try verbally sharing it with friends and/or family)

• your name, TA’s name, and discussion section day & time clearly situated at the top of the paper’s first page

• strong and clear thesis in bold print • full response to entire prompt • well-written • strong use of required course readings to support your argument • creativity—make the topic your own! (OWN IT!) • this should be an essay—an original argument—not just an answer to the above set of

questions • free of errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation • bibliography in APA style formatting • page numbers, please

PLEASE PRINT AND ATTACH THE BELOW RUBRIC TO YOUR PAPER

Grading Rubric (20 total points) ____/1 point clear, distinct, compelling thesis in bold print ____/1 point clear and complete explanation of theory of self ____/2 points clear explanation of emotional hijacking and its implications for self-control ____/2 point clear explanation of demographic patterns of depression ____/.5 point statement on the relationship of “disorder” to self ____/2 points clear explanation of the extent to which, and how, happiness can be changed ____/2.5 points discussion of emotion work, impression management, & authenticity of self ____/2.5 points clear & compelling argument ____/3 points use of required course readings (with quotes) ____/2.5 points overall quality, including quality of writing ____/1 point APA style bibliography