writing assignment

Soci 2010 Midterm

Below, you are to complete all three assignments by March 13th at 11:59 pm.

1.) Please explain how socialization has played a role in who you are today from the moment you came into the world. What were some major events throughout your life that played a role in your current development? You must use at least five key terms from Chapter three.

2.) As a sociologist armed with a sociological imagination, how would you propose to deal with the problem of crime in the United States and around the world? You must use at least five key terms from Chapter Six.

3.) Please explain in detail how income inequality may lead to other problems in the country (e.g., education, health, crime rates, etc.). Using figure 7.6 on page 198 and figure 7.7 on page 199, what will happen in the United States if the gap between the rich and poor, Black and White citizens, continues to widen?

Please follow the guidelines if you hope to earn more than a “C” on your writing assignment. Your complete paper should be no less than three pages, Times New Roman 12 point font and double spaced. Please use the rubric below as a guide in crafting a college-level paper. In addition, use outside sources or links to support your arguments. Please cite where I can find the sources as you use them in your paper.

Do not use the phrases “I think”, “I feel” or “In my opinion”. We are moving away from emotional arguments and moving toward fact-based arguments.

Writing	Voice Audience	Organization Development, and Thesis/ central idea	Sentences and Vocabulary	Mechanics and Grammar	Resources
Write a unified, well-developed essay, consisting of introduction, body, and conclusion, with an arguable thesis and persuasive support Use a variety of rhetorical strategies, which may include argument, analysis, textual analysis, comparison/contrast, and causal analysis.	Demonstrate a sophisticated awareness of audience using a consistent voice.	Organize paragraphs into a logical sequence, developing the central idea of the essay to a logical conclusion.	Employ a variety of sentence structures consistently, using college level diction.	Proofread, and edit essays for public presentation so they exhibit no major syntactical errors in English grammar, usage, or punctuation.	Find, read, analyze, interpret, use, synthesize and evaluate text book and any outside sources, including online information. Incorporate sources as appropriate. Use MLA or APA documentation format.