sociology final paper
Assignment
Application Paper
For this assignment, you will find an example of two concepts from each of our modules (six concepts in total) and write about how they pertain to your life. A concept is any term, idea, or theory and you may apply it through personal experiences or observation of others. You will need to provide one real-life examples of six different concepts (two concepts per module) covered in the course.
Guidelines for the project:
Your paper should include an introduction, a body with the concepts and applications, and a conclusion. It should be no shorter than 2 pages and no longer than 3 pages, not including the reference page. When providing your concepts include a brief description or definition before your application of it. Be sure to use in-text citations for each of your six concepts.
To receive all 50 points, you must do the following:
1. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion.
2. Write at least 2 pages and no more than 3 pages, not including your reference page.
3. Cite relevant quotes from the textbook to validate and support your points using APA format. The format to cite general information from our textbook is (Andersen & Taylor, 2020). If you are citing a particular phrase or information from our textbook, the format is (Andersen & Taylor, 2020, p. X) (X is where you insert the page number). Be sure to include a reference page using APA format. The format is as follows:
Andersen, M. L., & Taylor, H. F. (2020). Sociology: The essentials (Tenth Edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Publishers.
4. Contribute original thoughts and ideas that integrate course material – this will be heavily considered when grading your paper..
5. Demonstrate comprehension of the reading by addressing two concepts from each module (six total) – this will be heavily considered when grading your paper.
6. Present paper free of excessive grammatical or spelling errors. Be sure to proofread and spellcheck your paper before you submit
Module 1: Introducing the Sociological Imagination, Culture, and Socialization
1.1 Explain sociology and the sociological imagination.
1.2 Identify tools and methods that sociologists use to analyze the social world.
1.3 Understand the elements of culture and how these may change.
1.4 Discuss how socialization helps to shape individuals.
( you have to pick two of these concepts from module 1)
Module 2: Individuals in Society
2.1 Discuss the key roles and functions of American social institutions.
2.2 Apply how social interaction operates in society.
2.3 Use the sociological concept of groups to show the processes that produce conformity in groups.
2.4 Identify the sociological definition of deviance.
2.5 Provide sociological explanations for deviant behavior.
(you have to pick two of these concepts from module 2)
Module 3: Social Inequalities – Class, Race, and Gender
# Module Objective Course Objective Alignment
3.1 Identify social factors that can affect one’s social position in society.
3.2 Provide sociological explanations for social inequality.
3.3 Discuss different social change strategies that have led toward more social equality.
3.4 Apply sociological concepts to one’s own life.
(you have to pick two of these concepts from module 3)
