Writing Assignment (Part 2): Outline and
Preliminary List of References
Due Week 5 and worth
100 points

Complete the outline after you have done
library / Internet research for evidence that bears on your hypothesis.
Provide information about all of the following components of the final
paper:

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Sociological Concepts
.

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Implications
.
Discuss the value of sociological research into your issue. Determine
whether or not there are (or would be) practical implications of sociological
inquiry into this issue.

4.
Evidence. This is the most important part of the paper. Analyze
at least two (2) lines of evidence that pertain to the hypothesis that you
are evaluating. Does the evidence support your hypothesis? For each
type of evidence, consider possible biases and alternative
interpretations.

5.
Conclusions. Draw conclusions based on the evidence that you have
discovered. Does the evidence confirm or refute your hypothesis? Is the
evidence sufficiently convincing to draw firm conclusions about your
hypothesis?

For example, here is a generic example of what
the headings of your possible outline might look like:

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Sociological Concepts.

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Implications.

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public policy

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<!–[if
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employers

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spouses of workaholics

4.
Evidence.

1.
Line of evidence 1

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2.
Line of evidence 2

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5.
Conclusion(s): All available evidence refutes the
hypothesis, but there are alternative explanations.

References:

Baker, A. &
Abel, E (2005) Villagers reject modern attitudes about car
washing. International Journal of Sociology, 11, 12-57.
Retrieved from EBSCO-Host.

Doe, J. (2010,
April 1) Villagers retain traditional attitudes despite bombardment
with western television. The New York Times. Retrieved
fromwww.nytimes.com/village_update

Steiner, H. (2012,
January 4) Revolt against local ordinances in the village. Time
Magazine
. pp. 14-15.

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; references must follow APA
format.

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.