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The purpose of this assignment requires each student to answer one of the following research questions through:
Research Questions/Statements:
**Topics will be chosen on a first come, first served basis. The number of students per topic will be restricted based upon the number of students in the class. Dates for each presentation are scheduled in relation to course topics.**
Sources:
You are expected to use three different sources in completing this assignment.
**The sociological journal article and current article from popular media must be accessible through a working link or URL**
Note that you may not find the perfect article that addresses all points of your research question, such as a cross-cultural comparison of your topic. However, by combining your text book and the popular media together with your article, may provide you with the necessary information for a cross-cultural comparison.
Guidelines for the Marking & Written Portion of the Assignment:
It is important that your article originates from a reputable sociological source that supports information that is empirical and based upon the expertise of social scientists. Recommended sources for the research assignment include: Online Learning Centre (www.mcgrawhill.ca/olc/hyde) which accompanies the textbook, SocINDEX with Full Text, Academic Search Complete, or Academic One File from Buchanan Library’s on-line database.
You may wish to speak to a librarian to assist you with your research. Grades will reflect your effort in finding an appropriate article that is relevant to your research question.
This is a formal written assignment that should be in APA format that includes: title page, referencing of sources, reference page, appropriate font and spacing, and clear and concise language. Lethbridge College’s APA Student Guide (7th Ed.)
1. Summary of Article (about 1 page or 300-550 words)
NO Marks will be given for the Article Summary if you do not have an academic, peer reviewed journal article. This section must be in your own words with no direct quotes or copying from your article. Your summary should begin with an introduction. Consider what question(s) or issues the author is attempting to address; or what previous research prompted the authors to conduct their study? In other words, what is the purpose of this article? Then summarize in your own words what the author is saying by briefly stating his/her main points. This may involve going beyond the stated facts and seeing the whole picture or thesis. For example, Durkheim’s study on suicide is not just about comparing suicide rates between Catholics and Protestants, but it is on how one’s social context influences individual behavior.
2. Critical Analysis of Article (about 1 page or 300-550 words)
The analysis of your peer - reviewed article through the following questions should clearly explain and support your points. It is not enough to simply say your article is scientific and objective; explain your reasoning through demonstrating your understanding of sociology research concepts.
3. Sociological Concepts/Theory and Social Issues/Trends (about 1 page or 300-550 words) You are expected to demonstrate your understanding of the broader issues represented by your research question and article. Broader issues include sociology of sexuality concepts and theories discussed in the text and throughout the course; social trends and current events within Canada or the global community that apply to your topic.
Select one of the major sociology of sexuality theories that apply to your research question.
Clearly define, explain, and apply this theory to your article and the research question.
In examining the current social issues and trends that relate to your research question, find out what is going on at local, provincial, national or international levels to see which best applies to your issue. News sources through the popular press include: Lethbridge Herald, Globe and Mail, CBC News, Maclean’s Magazine. You may also consider using the internet or College library news database (Canadian Newstream). The links to these databases are found on Canvas. Be sure to reference all sources in APA format.
Organization and Writing Style
This assignment requires you to answer a research question through a summary and analysis of a peer-reviewed article; and application of sociological concepts, theories, social issues or trends supported by an article from the popular media. The organization of these points therefore must therefore tie all sections together focused on answering the research question. For each of the sections, it is important to be clear about the question to which you are responding. Headings using the assignment questions will enhance your organization. As this is a formal assignment your language must be formal, clear, and concise.
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