Sociology Research Literature Review
Topic Research Paper:
Wage inequity for black women in the workforce
Three main areas: introduction, body, and conclusion.
The introduction should be brief. It must include a hook, your research question(s), and your thesis statement.
Add a conclusion that briefly summarizes the key takeaways in past-tense language. Please note that conclusions should not introduce any “new” material that has not already been mentioned in the introduction and/or the body of the paper.
Source Requirements
Follow source: Women of Color and the Wage Gap - Center for American Progress
· 3 peer-reviewed journal articles: These must be from sociological, academic, professional journals.
· Need eight sources including the ones provided
Formatting
· 6-8 pages minimum
· Page count does not include the cover page or the reference list
· Longer is acceptable and encouraged
· Double-spaced
· 1" margins (all sides)
· 12-point font (Times New Roman)
· Include title and reference page(s) in ASA format (does not count toward page minimum)