SOCI 170, PAPER DUE Thursday, October 26

DESCRIPTION:

This  first paper will be an ANALYSIS of the information you have learned 
so far in the course. From the book, you will choose a chapter that you will 
critique and analyze. This paper will be an application and interpretation of 
a chapter of your choice. A simple summary will not work. Show that you can 
understand, define, and APPLY the chapter to our social world.  

A paper with only a chapter summary and no analysis is NOT acceptable.

You are encouraged to turn it in early, prior to the due-date.

NOTE: LATE PAPERS PENALIZED AT 5 POINTS A DAY, UP TO 30 PERCENT OF GRADE

ALSO: Papers are a REQUIREMENT: If you do not fulfill a class requirement,
you get an F in the course.

COMPONENTS:

Papers must have all of the following components:

1. Choose a chapter that interests you. There will be no limit on what 
chapter you choose, but it's best to cover one that we have discussed. 

2. Give a short summary of what the chapter entails. In your own words 
describe the chapter and its basic concepts and define key terms.

3. **FIND A SPEFICIC ELEMENT/CONCEPT** (or two if they go together) of the 
chapter and discuss in detail; what it is and what it means to our social 
world. For example, using the concept of "norms." Define the concept, analyze 
its meaning on a micro and macro (individual and societal) level,  discuss 
why it is an important element of sociology, and why it is 
significant/important

4. Apply the concept or the chapter as a whole to our own culture. Discuss 
the policy implications, meaning, discuss how this concept shapes our 
everyday lives, laws, regulations, or social institutions such as school, 
work, etc. 

**The paper should be about 5-7 typed pages (about 1,250 words).

**Absolutely no plagiarism!!! It will be penalized with a ZERO and other 
possible sanctions. 

**Anything outside of this guideline must be discussed with any of us
for approval. 

                     ******MOST OF ALL*********

    Use information outside of the chapter that you have learned. Include 
class discussion issues, other readings, etc.

Feel free to turn in drafts of your paper up to 10 days prior (October 16)
to the due date. REMEMBER: LATER PAPERS ARE PENALIZED AT 5 POINTS A DAY UP TO 
30 PERCENT (example: A paper 3 days late that earns a 35 will receive 20).

NO PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER NOVEMBER 14. A zero will be recorded.