Project 3: Final Paper

Project 3: OvOverview

This paper will help you evaluate a current social issue from a sociological perspective/ paradigm (one of the three main theories we've studied in this class).

What Do you Have to Do?

1. Select a paper topic to research and to view from the perspective of a sociological paradigm. 
2. Papers must be 3-5 pages, 12 pt. double-spaced. 
3. Papers must include one paradigm (one only)- use one of the 3 main theories. Discuss it directly and apply it thoroughly!
4. Paper structure: Introduction, Body of Paper (where you discuss your findings), and Conclusion. Be sure to use sociological terms from this course to discuss your topic!
5. Papers must include at least 5 resources from: books, academic articles, or sociological journals
6. Papers must include MLA or APA in-text citations and a Works Cited list (alphabetized!).

There are many topics you can consider for your paper. You may find that your topic is very general and you will then need to narrow it down. Some topics could include:

Gun control, media perceptions, death penalty, undocumented workers, New Jim Crow, gender exploitation, social media, police corruption, gambling in athletics, cheating in academic settings, relationships, homelessness, crossing borders, white privilege, driving while Black/Brown, stigma, juvenile delinquency, environmental racism, sexual orientation, whistle blowers, unnecessary surgery (medical sociology)

Assignment Requirement:

1. Review the Project 3 Overview in the previous module. You only need to research one social issue/problem 
2. Papers must be 3-5 FULL pages (from the top of the 1st page to at least the bottom of the 3rd), 12 pt. double-spaced.
3. Papers must include one paradigm (one only; conflict theory, functionalism, or interactionism).
4. Paper structure: Introduction, Body of Paper (where you discuss your findings), and Conclusion. Be sure to use sociological terms from this course to discuss your topic!
5. Papers must include at least 5 reliable resources from: books, academic articles, scholarly journals, etc. In short, you need to use academic sources. 
6. Papers must include MLA or APA in-text citations and a Works Cited list.
7. Papers must have a Turnitin score, and it must be under 30%, for credit on this assignment.

MLA Citation & Formatting Guide

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html