Sociological Topics List

CLASS PROJECT:  CURRENT EVENTS RESEARCH PROJECT

1.See “Sociological Topics List” in Module 1 in Canvas for examples of some suggested or possible topics.

2.Select a general topic or category and then select something more specific which will enable you to find articles.  Examples:   Family=general topic / subtopic==divorce or domestic violence=specific; Crime=general topic / subtopic==cybercrime or mass shootings=specific

3.Each student writes a paper which will be approximately 4 numbered pages; page 1 starts with the Current Event Report not the title page or works cited page, do not number the title page, typed, 12 font, double space, MLA format, 4 articles from reliable, well-known sources.  Examples: Time or Newsweek magazines, Los Angeles or NY Times, American Sociological or Psychological Journals from 2020-2024.

4.Paper has a title page with identifying information regarding the class section number # 7026 the student’s name, general topic and specific subtopic chosen should be listed.

5.Paper includes an introduction, summary, conclusion and a critique.  The introduction should introduce the topic, why you selected it and name sources with the authors’ emphasis.   Summarize the entire contents of the sources.  The conclusion is about the student’s analysis and pro or con position of the issue/topic.  The critique is the student criticizing the sources.