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Current social issue 2023 Best

Current social issue

Each student will write a paper that consists of a summary and analysis of a current social issue that is reported in professional news publications; e.g., New York Times. (If you are concerned about the quality of a news source, please ask the professor.

Current social issue

Term Paper (Core Curriculum & Learning Objectives Assessment) Each student will write a paper that consists of a summary and analysis of a current social issue that is reported in professional news publications; e.g., New York Times. (If you are concerned about the quality of a news source, please ask the professor. The paper must contain four parts: 1) summary of the topic and its coverage in the article; 2) the “sociology” of the topic, including a) using the sociological imagination, describe the reason(s) why this an issue for sociologists to consider, b) identify the scale(s) of the social world that are being/will be most impacted by the news and explain that impact,

Current social issue

c) discuss how sociologists could generate additional research on this topic; 3) a critical review of the article – NOT the topic; e.g., discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the article (see the guide for writing critical reviews on Canvas); and, 4) a reference list of at least three legitimate academic and professional sources (e.g., books and journal articles), in addition to any you reference from the course. The references must be in a professional citation style. Your grade will be based upon the demonstration of relevant research, the level of analytical and critical thinking conveyed, and spelling/grammar/formatting.

Current social issue

Reference related material from the course readings as you write your paper, and provide your own research on the issue from at least three legitimate academic and professional sources, in addition to any you reference from the course (e.g., books and journal articles). References must be cited within the text and a bibliography provided at the end of the paper. If you are not familiar with another professional citation style (e.g., MLA, Chicago), use the American Sociological Association (ASA) style guide, which is available at: http://www.calstatela.edu/library/guides/3asa.pdf. The papers must be submitted through Turnitin no later than due date listed in the syllabus.

Current social issue

The paper must be at least 1400 words. Failure to meet the minimum word count results in a score of zero for the paper. Reference Assistance You need to provide at least four reference sources, and you should provide as many sources as necessary to adequately address the issue that is typically missing quite a bit of information due to the length of the news article. For example, if your paper is on event that happened in the past, you can provide an update on new or related information that has occurred since the time the article was written. Use your judgment, and just ask if you are uncertain.

Current social issue

Some excellent academic journals that likely have research related to your topic are: American Sociological Review (ASR), Social Forces, or Sociological Perspectives (all are available through electronically through the library, search for them by entering the name of the journal in the “Find:” box at the Journals section of the library search engine on the main web page http://www.sjcny.edu/Library, see below). https://youtu.be/ylRmsSGNc9s

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Wrestling with Sociology 2022 Best

Wrestling with Sociology

This assignment focuses on two Wrestling with Sociology (WWS) papers. For this assignment, you should listen to ONE of the following podcasts of the Hidden Brain: A Conversation About Life’s Unseen Patterns with Shankar Vendantam found at the following website https://hiddenbrain.org/ o Playing the Gender Card

Wrestling with Sociology

You will be responsible for two Wrestling with Sociology (WWS) papers during the course of this semester. These assignments require more than one page to complete, but the length will vary depending on the guidelines (prompt) for each reflection. You should make sure to fully develop your thoughts so at a minimum you should be prepared to write about three full pages (1” margins/12 point Arial font/double spaced and appropriate heading). FYI: one page double-spaced with 1 inch margin and 12 point font generally includes 250 total words, so three full pages totals up to 750 total words.

Wrestling with Sociology

As you think about writing your narrative consider your audience to be someone who is not familiar with sociology, as such you will need to make sure to define terms, as appropriate, and strive to provide more detail, rather than less. Also, keep in mind you need to use your sociological imagination in this assignment and not just offer up opinion. One way to do this is to back up your thoughts and provide evidence with material from the textbook, from class discussions, or other course materials. Be sure to open with an introduction where you define any terms you will be discussing and close with a conclusion of at least 3 sentences where you wrap up your narrative.

Wrestling with Sociology

You should be detailed in describing any observations and reference any information you use from other authors or other sources. Provide references where appropriate. A template is provided in Folio for this first WWS to help you with formatting and definitions/concepts you should include. You may use as little or as much of the template as you see fit. Keep in mind omitting pieces of the template could result in a loss of points. Each reflection is worth 25 points. A grading rubric is available on Folio in the “Assignments” module and accompanying the Dropbox Folder for each assignment. Look over the grading rubric to see how the Wrestling with Sociology reflections will be assessed.

Wrestling with Sociology

Sociological Imagination and the Hidden Brain  For this assignment, you are going to listen to ONE of the following podcasts of the Hidden Brain: A Conversation About Life’s Unseen Patterns with Shankar Vendantam found at the following website https://hiddenbrain.org/ o Playing the Gender Card  https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/playing-the-gender-card/ o How They See Us.  https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/how-they-see-us/ o Lost in Translation  https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/lost-in-translation/  As you listen think about how the issue presented impacts individual members of society (personal trouble—biography) and social structures (public issues— history).

Wrestling with Sociology

In other words, you should consider the ways the information and issues presented in the podcast relate to C. Wright Mills’ sociological imagination.  Write a narrative that includes the following: o a brief summary of the information presented in the podcast, o a sociological definition of C. Wright Mills’ sociological imagination and a definition of sociological imagination in your own words, o the personal trouble (biography) and public issue (history) presented in the podcast.  Remember to turn in your narrative to the Dropbox on Folio by the due date and time listed in the course schedule.

Wrestling with Sociology

Wrestling with Sociology assignments are to be turned in on Folio by 10PM on the date due. Check the course schedule in the syllabus for the due date. Look for the Dropbox Folder in Folio under “Assessments.” Assignment Dropbox Submission Instructions Save and name your file 1. Save your assignment in an appropriate file format like, .doc, .docx, or .pdf. 2. Include the appropriate heading on the document. 3. Name the file: WWS1_LastName. For example, WWS1_Walsh. How to Submit the File 1. From the Assessments dropdown menu, choose Dropbox. 2. Select the Dropbox for this assignment. 3. Submit your assignment before 10PM on the due date. https://youtu.be/GArzNNyvswA

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