American social issue

Research Paper (This paper is worth 100 points).For this paper we expect students to research an American social issue or problem using a Sociological lens. Consequently develop a thesis and present a strong  paper that discusses the issue that you select while supporting the thesis statement. Support all arguments you present or points you make with evidence from academic sources. Make sure your topic is not too broad, as this will distract from the main purpose of your paper. Therefore we require you to apply what you learn from this course into your paper. For example, you are going to use one sociological perspective. In addition 3 social concepts in your paper. Be sure you fulfill all the requirements on the paper check list before you submit your paper.

Research Paper Check List APA Format is in use (proper page headings, citation format and cover page)6 – 10 pages. This does not include cover page, reference/ bibliography page or reflection section). Cover page (the tile of the paper, student’s name, instructor’s name, name of class, date — center all information ). In addition, the cover page and entire paper must have proper page headings in APA format _ There is an introduction and thesis statement as well as a body and conclusion to this paper. The conclusion should restate the main points you address within the body of the paper. There should not be any extra spaces between paragraphs or subheadings within the body of the paper. Finally, Identify, define and explain the sociological perspective used within the body of your paper.

Further Description

Be sure to define the perspective and show how the perspective you select supports at least one of your main points. Define all key terms, and cite properly the source of the definition(s) must and format in APA style3 Sociological concepts must be in use. Be sure to underline the concepts you use. Define each concept and show how each concept relates to the main points on American Social issue you present. Wikipedia or any internet source that relates to Wikipedia, YouTube videos, Dictionaries or Encyclopedias was not in use as a source within the body of this paper. The Paper has at least 4 main points that are supportive of the thesis statement. The main points have clear explanations, outline, cohesive and  has support by academic/reliable research. At least 80% of this paper must be in your own words.

You should paraphrase research found using your own words and cite the source of the information. Therefore write the paper using your own words but rich with in-text citation. Academic research findings must bein use to support your main points. Use 6 academic/credible Research Sources (The research used should not be entirely web based–maximum of 2 websites) . Sources used are properly cited and documented (in the body of the paper and on the reference page).Proper Parenthetical documentation (when used). Quotes consisting of 4 lines or more must be properly formatted.12-point font, Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, Double space, Paper is free from grammatical errors Indent paragraphs (Do not quadruple space between paragraphs).

Additional Information

Make sure to take out the extra space between paragraphs Bibliography/Reference page (properly documented)Application/Reflection Section on a separate page – what did I learn from this research?. This is not part of the 6-10-pagerequirement. This is an additional page. Acceptable research materials include books, newspaper articles, documentaries, and journal articles. Keep non-academic Internet sources to a minimum. 90% of research should come from academic sources. Points will be deducted for using non-academic sources. Papers are expected to be typed, double space, with 12-point font and written in the APA style.

Attached Files

Download  |