Sociology for amna sheikh only

Assignment 1: What is

Sociology?

By the due date, answer the assigned question if you have been assigned to answer the question this week.

Respond to each prompt within

the question. Your answer should be at least a page long and contain

material gained through research. Submit your answer to the Discussion Area.

If you have not been assigned to provide an answer, start reviewing and responding to your classmates as

ear

ly in the week as possible. Post two responses. Each response should be at least 200 words long and

reference both the student answer you are responding to and material gained through research.

This discussion will be active throughout the week, so be sur

e to visit and post frequently. Be sure to be

honest, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, in your responses.

Remember that grammar is important when writing your posts.

Please answer the following questions:

•What is S

ociology? How does it differ from other social sciences?

•What are the main theories that underlie sociological analysis? Provide a brief description of each.

•What research methods are commonly used by sociologists?

•If you were conducting a sociological

study, what research methods would you use? Why? What

theoretical approach would you feel most comfortable using? Why?

Responses to peers are due by two days after assignment deadline.

Grading Criteria

—

Answering the Question

Maximum Points

Demonstrated critical thinking and research skills, as well as a basic understanding of sociological

concepts and how they apply to everyday life. Demonstrated both understanding and in

-

depth analysis of

the material.

40

Showed evidence of personal response, including effective communication of your own ideas.

30

Employed correct and standard college

-

level English grammar, mechanics, spelling, punctuation,

sentence structure, and appropriate logic and voice.

Assignment 1: What is Sociology?

By the due date, answer the assigned question if you have been assigned to answer the question this week.

Respond to each prompt within the question. Your answer should be at least a page long and contain

material gained through research. Submit your answer to the Discussion Area.

If you have not been assigned to provide an answer, start reviewing and responding to your classmates as

early in the week as possible. Post two responses. Each response should be at least 200 words long and

reference both the student answer you are responding to and material gained through research.

This discussion will be active throughout the week, so be sure to visit and post frequently. Be sure to be

honest, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, in your responses.

Remember that grammar is important when writing your posts.

Please answer the following questions:

•What is Sociology? How does it differ from other social sciences?

•What are the main theories that underlie sociological analysis? Provide a brief description of each.

•What research methods are commonly used by sociologists?

•If you were conducting a sociological study, what research methods would you use? Why? What

theoretical approach would you feel most comfortable using? Why?

Responses to peers are due by two days after assignment deadline.

Grading Criteria—Answering the Question

Maximum Points

Demonstrated critical thinking and research skills, as well as a basic understanding of sociological

concepts and how they apply to everyday life. Demonstrated both understanding and in-depth analysis of

the material.

40

Showed evidence of personal response, including effective communication of your own ideas.

30

Employed correct and standard college-level English grammar, mechanics, spelling, punctuation,

sentence structure, and appropriate logic and voice.