Research Paper for an Ethnomethodological Study
Formatting must be typed, double spaced, with 12-point typeface, two to three pages in length. Please write in paragraph form with complete sentences. APA format.
exploring a social problem
For assignment 1, I’d like to you to think critically about a social problem important to you. You
can select any problem, as long as you provide evidence (not just your opinion or personal
observations) that it meets the 4 criteria of a social problem outlined in our text and modules.
1. Introduction: Write an interesting and brief introductory paragraph addressing what
problem you will discuss in your paper and what you hope to demonstrate in your paper
a. Be sure to include a CLEAR THESIS STATEMENT
b. This section should be one paragraph
2. What is the problem? Explain what the problem is drawing on reliable sources of
information that illustrate the state of the problem.
a. Be sure to include in-text citations and a works cited at the end of your paper
b. This section should be about one page
3. Is the problem a social problem? Why or why not?
a. To answer this question, you must clearly apply each of the four characteristics of
a social problem discussed and summarized in class.
i. How is this problem social in origin?
ii. Does it cause harm to people? How many people are harmed? Who is
harmed and how? How are people harmed differently?
iii. How does this problem threaten what we believe society should be?
iv. Do a large number of people agree that this is a problem? Who does? Who
does not? How are they engaging claims-making to demonstrate that it is a
problem?
b. This section should be no less than four paragraphs long
4. Cause & Effect: In class we discussed how each social problem is caused by other social
problems and, in turn, causes additional social problems (i.e. is both a cause and effect
of other social problems). Apply this statement to your social problem:
a. What other social problems caused your social problems?
b. What other social problems are caused by your social problem?
c. This section should be, at minimum, one paragraph
5. Conclusion: Write a good concluding paragraph in which you summarize your key
points.
An Analysis of My Educational Journey
dentify one of the following periods in your academic journey that you would like to reflect on and discuss using a sociology of education perspective: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Community College, or University Level. State why you selected this period. Describe the context of the school, college, or university. In addition to a sociology of education perspective, you can also include a perspective from psychology, ethnic studies, or another appropriate social science.
Select two theories or concepts (or one theory and concept) from sociology, psychology, or education (or another related area) to analyze your academic journey. Discuss the main points of the theories or concepts and note why you feel they are relevant to your experience. Clearly state the theories or concepts you decide to use up front in your paper. Note the name of the recognized researcher/scholar who advanced the theories or concepts. Use the theories or concepts presented in this course—from the readings, reports, the professor’s lecture notes, etc. You can use applicable concepts and theories you’ve learned in other courses or from your own research.
In telling your educational story, use the theories or concepts to highlight the factors that promoted or hindered your development personally, socially, and academically. Address all three areas. You can talk about the promotion aspects and hindrances (or either one). Specifically, discuss: the influential people (parents, siblings, peers, teachers, role models, etc.); impactful programs (course curriculums, other academic enrichment, sports, community service, faith-based endeavors, ethnic cultural activities, etc.); memorable places (classrooms, labs, libraries, recreation fields, home environments, community spaces, etc.); and significant psychosocial dynamics (mindsets, feelings, and behaviors resulting from the interrelation of mental states, emotional well-being, social factors, etc.).
Sociological Analysis
We have to summarize the weekly reading and notes to show our understanding of the lesson, then we have to find some sort of artifact that relates to it. One student said she found a sociological idea that kind of related to what Durkheim was describing and received a perfect score.
Sociological Analysis
We have to summarize the weekly reading and notes to show our understanding of the lesson, then we have to find some sort of artifact that relates to it. One student said she found a sociological idea that kind of related to what Durkheim was describing and received a perfect score.
Watch the full film: Knock Down the House (2019) Read the article: https://www.n
Watch the full film: Knock Down the House (2019)
Read the article: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/05/world/women-leadership
Write a letter recommending this leader for a top award in their field your letter should include: Their name, their field, why they are an incredible leader (qualities/accomplishments), why they deserve to be recognized for their leadership in a public way.
