Assignment 1: Sociological Perspectives

Prompt

The purpose of this assignment is to distinguish the three sociological perspectives (functionalism, conflict theory, and interactionism).

• Due Saturday by 11:55 pm
• Points 10
• Submitting a file upload
• APA style formatting is required. No title page, abstract, and methods. The body of the paper must include citationsaccording to the APA style format, and these sources should be included in your reference page. Every assignment should contain at least two references.

Learning Objective

By submitting this assignment, students will be able to do the following to: Distinguish the functionalism, conflict theory, and the interactionist perspectives.

Why?

Sociologists argue that the sociological perspective combined with the scientific method gives them the ability to make significant contributions toward an understanding of human social behavior. Describe how a theorist from each of the three sociological perspectives would go about studying behavior in a college classroom. What questions would the theorist ask, and what would the theorist be likely to do?

Format Requirements

• Length:  Approximately 500-700 words, and should be very specific about the terms and concepts mentioned in your book.
• Font: 12 point Times New Roman or comparable
• Citation Style: APA, a minimum of two sources is required (in-text citation AND a list of references)
  
• Document format: WORD or pdf 

Rubric

Assignment Rubric (2) (1)Assignment Rubric (2) (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAssignment Component3.0 ptsThe paper is content rich, all questions have been answered, and analysis is evident.2.0 ptsThe paper is effective in supporting the student’s argument, but it minimally responds to the assignment.0.0 ptsAssignment component has not yet been included3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Component3.0 ptsThe paper contains correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.2.0 ptsThe paper follows all formatting guidelines, including page-length and APA formatting requirements.0.0 ptsWriting Component has not yet been included3.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Component4.0 ptsThe student uses at least two quality resources outside of the textbook to support her/his argument. No errors in APA style. Scholarly style. All references and citations are correctly written and match.2.0 ptsThe student provides supporting evidence for her/his argument. Errors in APA style are noticeable. One or more reference or citations missing or incorrectly written.0.0 ptsResearch Component has not yet been included. Errors in APA style detract substantially from the paper. Reference and citation errors detract significantly from paper.4.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0Previous