In the first half of the paper, students are to simply summarize the main points of the event
discussed in the article.
1. This is a time to provide the “facts” of the social problem or event,
utilizing sociological perspectives or understandings presented in the textbook.
2. One supportive primary current APA citation should be included in this section, which
should be approximately 375 words long.
3. Students should paraphrase material rather than include a direct quotation.
In the second half of the paper, students are to objectively analyze the main points of the event,
focusing on one of the three main sociological theories reviewed in the course: Symbolic
Interactionism, Class conflict theory, or Functional analysis.
1. Students should use information about sociology gained from the course and the textbook
(outside scholarly sources are also allowed) to come to a balanced appraisal of the
article’s assertions and significance.
2. Personal views are allowed but must be supported with scholarly evidence. One
supportive primary current APA citation should be included.
3. This section should be approximately 375 words long.
discussed in the article.
1. This is a time to provide the “facts” of the social problem or event,
utilizing sociological perspectives or understandings presented in the textbook.
2. One supportive primary current APA citation should be included in this section, which
should be approximately 375 words long.
3. Students should paraphrase material rather than include a direct quotation.
In the second half of the paper, students are to objectively analyze the main points of the event,
focusing on one of the three main sociological theories reviewed in the course: Symbolic
Interactionism, Class conflict theory, or Functional analysis.
1. Students should use information about sociology gained from the course and the textbook
(outside scholarly sources are also allowed) to come to a balanced appraisal of the
article’s assertions and significance.
2. Personal views are allowed but must be supported with scholarly evidence. One
supportive primary current APA citation should be included.
3. This section should be approximately 375 words long.
In the second half of the paper, students are to objectively analyze the main points of the event,
focusing on one of the three main sociological theories reviewed in the course: Symbolic
Interactionism, Class conflict theory, or Functional analysis.
1. Students should use information about sociology gained from the course and the textbook
(outside scholarly sources are also allowed) to come to a balanced appraisal of the
article’s assertions and significance.
2. Personal views are allowed but must be supported with scholarly evidence. One
supportive primary current APA citation should be included.
3. This section should be approximately 375 words long.
4. Students should paraphrase material rather than include a direct quotation.
The completed assignment:
1. At least 750 words long.
2. Word count is to be noted at the end of the assignment.
3. Please include an APA title page.
4. Introduce your current event, date of the event, and from where you found this event.
Current APA formatting, citations, and reference will be included.
5. Refer to the grading rubric for specific grading criteria.
6. Students should paraphrase material rather than include a direct quotation.
focusing on one of the three main sociological theories reviewed in the course: Symbolic
Interactionism, Class conflict theory, or Functional analysis.
1. Students should use information about sociology gained from the course and the textbook
(outside scholarly sources are also allowed) to come to a balanced appraisal of the
article’s assertions and significance.
2. Personal views are allowed but must be supported with scholarly evidence. One
supportive primary current APA citation should be included.
3. This section should be approximately 375 words long.
4. Students should paraphrase material rather than include a direct quotation.
The completed assignment:
1. At least 750 words long.
2. Word count is to be noted at the end of the assignment.
3. Please include an APA title page.
4. Introduce your current event, date of the event, and from where you found this event.
Current APA formatting, citations, and reference will be included.
5. Refer to the grading rubric for specific grading criteria.
6. Students should paraphrase material rather than include a direct quotation.