Introduction to Sociology
Soc. 1510
Fall 2024
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Due: Hard Copy to Instructor in Class on
Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Also Submit Assignment Electronically to
“Research Assignment: Submit Electronic Copy Hear”
See Canvas – Click this Class, then click “Assignment”
“An Inquiry into Erving Goffman, the Nature of his Work in General
and his Social Action Theory More Specifically”
Assignment: Using the topic above, you are to write (type) a research
paper on Erving Goffman. This individual has contributed greatly to
the discipline of Sociology as well as other social sciences. You will
note that in our textbook, Goffman is referenced on page 19 in
Chapter 1, and pages 138, 153-158 & 160 in Chapter 6. He is also
referenced on pages 180-181, 268-269, 383 and 629 in our textbook.
A. Begin by exploring who was Erving Goffman by writing a
biographical sketch of Goffman in narrative form. Find any
background information that you can on him by using resources
beyond our textbook. (Library, Google Search, etc.) You must
however footnote your material and include these sources in a
bibliography at the end of your paper.
B. Identify and explain some of his most notable work. Again, find
(research and explore) material on his work using the library,
computer google-search, and any other sources you can find.
C. Explain in great detail Goffman’s “Social Action Theory”. What is
the significance of this work to Sociology and other social
sciences.
Soc. 1510
Fall 2024
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Due: Hard Copy to Instructor in Class on
Thursday, November 14, 2024.
Also Submit Assignment Electronically to
“Research Assignment: Submit Electronic Copy Hear”
See Canvas – Click this Class, then click “Assignment”
“An Inquiry into Erving Goffman, the Nature of his Work in General
and his Social Action Theory More Specifically”
Assignment: Using the topic above, you are to write (type) a research
paper on Erving Goffman. This individual has contributed greatly to
the discipline of Sociology as well as other social sciences. You will
note that in our textbook, Goffman is referenced on page 19 in
Chapter 1, and pages 138, 153-158 & 160 in Chapter 6. He is also
referenced on pages 180-181, 268-269, 383 and 629 in our textbook.
A. Begin by exploring who was Erving Goffman by writing a
biographical sketch of Goffman in narrative form. Find any
background information that you can on him by using resources
beyond our textbook. (Library, Google Search, etc.) You must
however footnote your material and include these sources in a
bibliography at the end of your paper.
B. Identify and explain some of his most notable work. Again, find
(research and explore) material on his work using the library,
computer google-search, and any other sources you can find.
C. Explain in great detail Goffman’s “Social Action Theory”. What is
the significance of this work to Sociology and other social
sciences.
D. What important terms does he introduce and what relevance
are they?
E. Answer the question, “Does the research you completed on
Goffman help you to better understand him and his work
beyond what is presented in the text?” If so how?
Instructions:
1.Your paper should have 5 parts (A, B, C, D, E) referencing the
information requirements above. Name, (identify) each part.
2.Each part should be very inclusive of pertinent information and
you should footnote the information included. The use of
several information sources is “required”. Brief and short
statements do not show the seriousness you are taking in
completing this assignment.
3. The length of the assignment should be minimally 6 typed
double-spaced pages, including a cover sheet and the
bibliography.
4. A cover sheet (the very first page), must include the following:
* The Title: “An Inquiry into Erving Goffman, the Nature of his
Work in General, and His Social Action Theory More
Specifically”
* Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
* Fall Semester, November 14, 2024, and type your Name
* Date of Submission: November 14, 2024
5.Bibliography: You must include as the very last page, a
“Bibliography” which should detail the resource materials
referenced throughout your paper.
6.Staple all pages together.
7.Total Pts for Assignment: Up to 7 Pts towards your final grade
8.Due Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
are they?
E. Answer the question, “Does the research you completed on
Goffman help you to better understand him and his work
beyond what is presented in the text?” If so how?
Instructions:
1.Your paper should have 5 parts (A, B, C, D, E) referencing the
information requirements above. Name, (identify) each part.
2.Each part should be very inclusive of pertinent information and
you should footnote the information included. The use of
several information sources is “required”. Brief and short
statements do not show the seriousness you are taking in
completing this assignment.
3. The length of the assignment should be minimally 6 typed
double-spaced pages, including a cover sheet and the
bibliography.
4. A cover sheet (the very first page), must include the following:
* The Title: “An Inquiry into Erving Goffman, the Nature of his
Work in General, and His Social Action Theory More
Specifically”
* Course Title: Introduction to Sociology
* Fall Semester, November 14, 2024, and type your Name
* Date of Submission: November 14, 2024
5.Bibliography: You must include as the very last page, a
“Bibliography” which should detail the resource materials
referenced throughout your paper.
6.Staple all pages together.
7.Total Pts for Assignment: Up to 7 Pts towards your final grade
8.Due Date: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024