Final Paper

Your final paper will be an in-depth exploration of one of the theories/ theorists explored in class. You will read the full section in the textbook and explore their ideas in your own words. You must find examples of the theory's application to contemporary social life and potentially offer critiques of this theory. You are encouraged to explore other texts in order to increase your understanding of the ideas. Creativity is encouraged.

The project will be graded based on the follow components:

Research

• Sources are relevant to the topic and appropriate for study

• Topic is researched and described in sufficient depth

• Effective synthesis, making logical connections between resources and social applications

Content

• Clearly defined focus and arguments

• Fully explore important aspects of the topic in sufficient depth and detail

• Comprehension of research, explained fully, clearly, and accurately

• Reasoned arguments supported with evidence and analysis

• Application of theories to social issues

• Recognition of broader implications of social issues

• Depth of critical analysis

• Application of theory to contemporary life

Writing

• Well-organized, with logical and systematic connections

• Written clearly and comprehensible; convey coherent and intended meanings

• Grammar, accurate and effective sentence structure

• Vocabulary, appropriate for postsecondary level 

• Academic tone (avoids slang, etc)

• Effective use of quotations and references

• Personal opinion, I statements and subjectivity are welcome, (backed up with evidence-based knowledge)

• Any formatting style can be used, so long as it is used formally and properly.

Sociological-Theory