You will be graded on how well you use the concepts and texts from class to examine an issue. I do not want to see papers that are simply inspired by class and loosely throw around some concepts. I want to see papers that do textual work, i.e. that bring in quotes and citations from the texts we are using in class. Don’t show me that you are a great conversationalist and can discuss the news. Show me that you can use the concepts and readings from this class to penetrate an issue, break new ground and say something non-obvious.
Please note that the first draft will be worth ten percent of your final grade. It is not optional. If you do not hand it in on time, you will get a zero for that ten percent. Note also that it is a “first” draft, not a “rough” draft. If you hand in a rough draft you will get a rough grade. I will try to get your drafts back to you in one week, and you will submit your final draft (worth twenty percent as well) one week later.”
My instructions:
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Assignment Overview: Provide a brief overview of the assignment, including the main objectives and expectations. Mention that the paper will analyze current social or political issues using the Durkheimian tradition and the microinteractionist tradition.
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Focus on Textual Analysis: Emphasize the importance of using concepts and readings from class to conduct a thorough textual analysis. Specify that the paper should include quotes and citations from the assigned texts to support arguments and interpretations.
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Depth of Analysis: Encourage the writer to go beyond surface-level discussions and offer insightful interpretations of the chosen issue. Emphasize the need for original insights and non-obvious observations.
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First Draft Requirements: Clearly state that the first draft is mandatory and constitutes ten percent of the final grade. Emphasize that it should not be a rough draft, but rather a comprehensive initial version of the paper.
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Deadline and Submission Details: Provide the deadline for the first draft submission and specify any formatting or submission requirements. Mention that late submissions will result in a grade penalty.
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Final Draft Expectations: Outline expectations for the final draft, including the need for revisions based on feedback received on the first draft. Mention that the final draft will account for an additional twenty percent of the final grade.
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Topic Selection: If applicable, provide guidance or suggestions for selecting a relevant social or political issue to analyze in the paper. Encourage creativity and critical thinking in choosing a topic.
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Contact Information: Provide contact information in case the writer has any questions or needs clarification on the assignment instructions.
All readings are listed below And please use the writting stryle of the paper below and only cite these readings in the paper