Sociology Research Project

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• Sociology Research Project
• Name
• Period
• Social problem/social issue
• Your assignment
• Select a social problem/social issue you would
  like to learn more about. We will spend two days
  in the library where you are to gather
  information on the problem you have chosen. You
  are to find at least three sources (nothing older
  than 1993). Based on the information you have
  gathered you will (1) analyze your source
  material, (2) write an annotated bibliography and
  (3) complete an analysis of the issue/topic you
  have chosen.
• You are to then create a product that represents
  the research you have done and the information
  you have learned. This product can take one of
  many forms. Your choices are, but not limited
  to collage, broadside, song/poem, cartoon,
  illustration, editorial, interview, etc.
• WRITTEN PORTION
• (1) Analysis of your source material (yellow
  colored sheets)
• Must include (one for each of your three
  sources)
• Citation
• Summary
• 3 key points that have given you a better
  understanding of the issue
• Can be hand written
• You will be given time in the library to work on
  these

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Timeline B Day 12/10 Select a social problem
you would like to learn more about. 12/1212/16
In the library, locate three sources that provide
information on the problem. Begin writing your
analyses of your source material and your
annotated bibliography. 12/12 Return signed
timeline for 15 bonus points. 12/18 Hand in
analyses of source material, annotated
bibliography and analysis of issue and receive
rubric for Product 12/22 Hand in Social
Problems Product ________________________________
_ ________________________________
Parent signature Student
Signature VERY IMPORTANT NOTE If your work is
late you will be docked 50. If you are absent
on the due date, you will need to make alternate
arrangements to get your work to me! Your work
is due on the due date - NO EXCEPTIONS!
! RUBRIC This needs to be handed in with your
work!
___/25 Work Ethic Positive attitude?
Appropriate use of class time and
time spent in library (complete daily tasks)?
Work turned in on time?
Bonus Source Analyses Comments Annotated
Bibliography Analysis of Issue Work Ethic
Final Grade