SOC 203 Social Problems Wk2-2

 SUBJECT-HOMELESS 

Final Paper Preparation

To prepare for your Final Paper (due in Week Five), complete  the following assignment and submit it to your instructor for feedback.

Problem Statement: Describe the social problem you have selected for your paper.

Overview:  Using the Final Paper instructions in Week Five as a guide, provide an  overview of the topics you will discuss in your Final Paper. Your  overview, just like your Final Paper, is expected to include a problem  statement or description of the social problem you have selected, a  discussion of the scope and consequences of the problem, and a  discussion of society’s responses to the problem, including at least one  alternative solution to the problem.

Academic Research Reminder:  Academic research papers must meet university level standards of  quality recognized by the academic community. What constitutes quality,  academic research?

1. Primary (original) sources written by experts in the field of study.
2. Secondary sources supported by research in primary sources.
3. Credible sources (experts in the field; well-known theorists;  sources which use primary and secondary sources to support claims).
4. Relevant research (materials are pertinent to the area of study).
5. In graduate work, the use of peer-reviewed journal articles (journal  articles reviewed by recognized experts in the relevant field of study)  is required.
6. Educational and government websites (those ending with a web URL  suffix of .edu or .gov) may be appropriate in some cases but should be  evaluated carefully.

The overview of your Final Paper must be two to three double-spaced  pages in length (not including the title page and reference page) and  formatted according to the APA style guide. You must use a minimum of  three scholarly sources (at least one of which must be found in the  Ashford University Library) other than the textbook to support your  claims and subclaims. Cite your sources in the text of your paper and on  the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and  tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center within the Learning  Resources tab on the left navigation menu.