This paper concentrates on the primary theme of Summarize what you’ve learned about the content of the article. What were the major findings? How were they supported? in which you have to explain and evaluate its intricate aspects in detail. In addition to this, this paper has been reviewed and purchased by most of the students hence; it has been rated 4.8 points on the scale of 5 points. Besides, the price of this paper starts from £ 45. For more details and full access to the paper, please refer to the site.
Assignment 1: Exploration of a Journal Article in Sociology
In the Strayer Online Library, go to the EBSCO-Host Academic database. Find a recent research article from a scholarly journal in the field of sociology. It must have been published less than 12 years ago. Be sure to select an article for which the full-text is available. Actual journals for which full-text is available include Sociological Viewpoints, Sociological Forum, Qualitative Sociology, Sociology of Religion, Canadian Journal of Sociology and Rural Sociology, among others. In some cases, publishers do not make the full-text available on EBSCO-Host for 12 months after publication.
Note: Do not use newspaper or magazine articles or Websites such as Wikipedia tomplete this assignment. Visit Strayer University’s guidelines against plagiarism.
Your selected article must meet all of the stated criteria or your assignment will not be accepted. Before proceeding, ensure that your selected article meets the following criteria:
1.Full-text is available in EBSCO-Host database
2.Is a scholarly journal article in the field of sociology
3.Was published less than 12 years ago.
Get a sense of what the article is about by reading some key sections. Begin by reading the Abstract of the article. Subsequently, read the Introduction and the Discussion sections. Flip through the article and look at any figures or tables.
Write a 450-600 word paper (1.5 to 2 pages) in which you:
1 .Identify your selected “target article” in proper APA citation format. There must be one or more in-text citations to the target article in the body of the paper. The reference to the target article must be in the reference section. Follow APA format. You can find information about APA format by Googling it. Examples of references and citations are shown in the following table.
Reference:
Portes, A. and Sensenbrenner, J. (1993) Embeddedness and immigration: notes on the social determinants of economic action. Americal Journal of Sociology, 98, 1320-1350.
In-text Citation:
(Portes & Sensenbrenner, 1993)
In-text citation in context:
Example 1: The article I selected (Portes & Sensenbrenner, 1993) explores the effect of social structures on economic activity in immigrant communities. This means that …
Example 2: In the article I selected, Portes & Sensenbrenner (1993) explore the way that social structures affect economic activity in immigrant communites. For example…
2. Describe the type of article it is. In other words, is it primarily a review of existing research, or a report of new research? How can you tell? If it is a research article, what type of research was involved?
3. Summarize what you’ve learned about the content of the article. What were the major findings? How were they supported?
4. Explain how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. Identify the chapter of your textbook would this article go along with.
5. Explain how this article is different from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers. Explain any similarities.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
•Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
•Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
•Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of socioeconomic and political problems.
•Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology.
•Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric found here.
1. Describe what type of article it is and how you can tell. For example, is it a primarily a review of existing research, a report of new research, or an analysis of a professional issue? If it is a research article, identify the type of research involved Weight: 20%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 11.99 (11.99%) Did not submit or incompletely described the type of article it i; did not submit or incompletely described how you can tell. Did not submit or incompletely identified the type of research involved, if applicable.. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 12 (12%) – 13.99 (13.99%) Insufficiently described the type of article it is; insufficiently described how you can tell. Insufficiently identified the type of research involved, if applicable.. Fair 70-79% C 14 (14%) – 15.99 (15.99%) Partially described the type of article it is; partially described how you can tell. Partially identified the type of research involved, if applicable.. Proficient 80-89% B 16 (16%) – 17.99 (17.99%) Satisfactorily described the type of article it is; satisfactorily described how you can tell. Satisfactorily identified the type of research involved, if applicable.. Exemplary 90-100% A 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Thoroughly described the type of article it is; thoroughly described how you can tell. Thoroughly identified the type of research involved, if applicable.. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-2
2. Summarize, in a paragraph or two, what you have learned about the content of the article. Be sure to include the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported.
Weight: 20%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 11.99 (11.99%) Did not submit or incompletely summarized what you have learned about the content of the article. Did not submit or incompletely included the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported.. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 12 (12%) – 13.99 (13.99%) Insufficiently summarized what you have learned about the content of the article. Insufficiently included the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported.. Fair 70-79% C 14 (14%) – 15.99 (15.99%) Partially summarized what you have learned about the content of the article. Partially included the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported.. Proficient 80-89% B 16 (16%) – 17.99 (17.99%) Satisfactorily summarized what you have learned about the content of the article. Satisfactorily included the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported.. Exemplary 90-100% A 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Thoroughly summarized what you have learned about the content of the article. Thoroughly included the main purpose of the article, the major findings, and how the major findings are supported.. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-3
3. Explain how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. Then, identify the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook.
Weight 20%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 11.99 (11.99%) Did not submit or incompletely explained how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. Did not submit or incompletely identified the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook.. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 12 (12%) – 13.99 (13.99%) Insufficiently addressed how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. Insufficiently identified the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook… Fair 70-79% C 14 (14%) – 15.99 (15.99%) Partially explained how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. Partially identified the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook.. Proficient 80-89% B 16 (16%) – 17.99 (17.99%) Satisfactorily explained how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. satisfactorily identified the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook… Exemplary 90-100% A 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Thoroughly explained how this article fits into the overall field of sociology. Thoroughly identified the corresponding chapter(s) from your textbook.. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-4
4. Explain why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.
Weight: 20%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 11.99 (11.99%) Did not submit or incompletely explained why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 12 (12%) – 13.99 (13.99%) Insufficiently explained why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.. Fair 70-79% C 14 (14%) – 15.99 (15.99%) Partially explained why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.. Proficient 80-89% B 16 (16%) – 17.99 (17.99%) Satisfactorily explained why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.. Exemplary 90-100% A 18 (18%) – 20 (20%) Thoroughly explained why this article is different and similar from articles in non-scholarly periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-5
5. Identify your selected article, and any other sources used, using a proper APA-style reference and in-text citations.
Weight: 5%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 2.99 (2.99%) Lack of citations and/or lack of reference section and/or citations don’t correspond to listed references. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 3 (3%) – 3.49 (3.49%) IIn-text citations and references are given, but not in APA format. Fair 70-79% C 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.99 (3.99%) Partially shows correct (or approximately correct) use of in-text citations, with matching references using APA-format. Proficient 80-89% B 4 (4%) – 4.49 (4.49%) Mostly shows correct use of in-text citations with matching references using APA-format. Exemplary 90-100% A 4.5 (4.5%) – 5 (5%) Consistently shows correct use of In-text citations with matching references using APA-format. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-6
6. Writing / Support for ideas
Weight: 5%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 2.99 (2.99%) Never uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 3 (3%) – 3.49 (3.49%) Rarely uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Fair 70-79% C 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.99 (3.99%) Partially uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Proficient 80-89% B 4 (4%) – 4.49 (4.49%) Mostly uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Exemplary 90-100% A 4.5 (4.5%) – 5 (5%) Consistently uses reasons and evidence that logically support ideas. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-7
7. Writing / Grammar and mechanics
Weight: 5%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 2.99 (2.99%) Serious and persistent errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 3 (3%) – 3.49 (3.49%) Numerous errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Fair 70-79% C 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.99 (3.99%) Partially free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Proficient 80-89% B 4 (4%) – 4.49 (4.49%) Mostly free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Exemplary 90-100% A 4.5 (4.5%) – 5 (5%) Consistently free of errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Feedback:
SOC100-A1-8
8. Writing and Information Literacy / Integration of Sources
Weight: 5%–Levels of Achievement: Unacceptable Below 60% F 0 (0%) – 2.99 (2.99%) Serious errors in the integration of sources, such as intentional or accidental plagiarism or failure to use in-text citations. Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D 3 (3%) – 3.49 (3.49%) Sources are rarely integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations. Fair 70-79% C 3.5 (3.5%) – 3.99 (3.99%) Sources are partially integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations. Proficient 80-89% B 4 (4%) – 4.49 (4.49%) Sources are mostly integrated using effective techniques of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, using in-text citations. Exemplary 90-100% A 4.5 (4.5%) – 5 (5%)
—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————–
Assignment 2: Investigate a Social Issue
Consider a social issue in which you are interested. It could be human freedom, sexuality, deviance, crime, social mobility, poverty, education, aging, and similar issues. Select a specific social issue to investigate in this assignment.
Write a 700-1000 word (2.5 to 3.5 page) report in which you: 1. Describe the social issue in which you are interested. Be specific. 2. Describe how your issue fits into the field of sociology. Which sociological theories and terminology from the text apply to your social issue? 3. Discuss what is known and unknown about your particular issue. 4. Discuss the value of sociological research into your issue. Are there (or would there be) practical implications of sociological inquiry? 5. Use three credible sources and APA citations where appropriate. Use the checklist below to verify you meet all of the specifications of this criterion. ü? Identifies at least 3 credible sources: For our purposes, credible sources are your Sociology manual and those credible sources that have been fact-checked and may be found in sociological sources of more popular materials like the New York Times, Times, Newsweek, Society, Psychology Today and the like. If you are unsure, check with your professor if the source you are considering may be used. Note: Do not use the online encyclopedia “WIKIPEDIA” as a source for any work you do in this class. ü? Sources are given in the Reference section in correct APA format. Use correct APA reference format. Partial credit will be given if references are close. ü? All sources in the Reference section are cited somewhere in the body of the paper using correct APA format.Use correct APA citations for all references. Partial credit will be given if citations are close within one or two errors. No credit will be given if the citation has more than three errors and is not cited within the body of the paper. ü? For all citations, there is a clear link between text, citation and reference. Sources provide relevancy to your topic. Relevancy means there is a clear and direct link of the article or source to the report text, citations and references. ü? Integrate all sources into your paper using proper techniques of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, along with your in-text citations.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions. • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: • Evaluate the various methodologies for sociological research. • Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of socioeconomic and political problems. • Critically examine how society shapes individuals and how individuals shape society. • Use technology and information resources to research issues in sociology. • Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper writing mechanics