Research Paper:
Students are responsible for submitting an original research paper consisting of 5-7 pages of typed text. At least 4-5 pages should be dedicated to scholarly research and 1-2 pages should focus on the Academic Service Learning project described above. Students may not use any paper previously submitted in another class. The paper must not be a mere compilation of facts and there must be a clear thesis.
Topic: The research paper topic should investigate and examine any contemporary sociological concern. Topics and issues with developments over the last 50 years are preferred.
The research paper is a sociology paper, not a history paper. The research paper should employ appropriate methods of research and reflect the real effect of individual or societal actions on social groups today. It should address how theoretical aspects of sociology as discussed in class and in the assigned text or readings directly relate to the topic at hand. Limited historical context is helpful for background purposes, but research and analysis must be focused and current. Research does not consist of simply collecting and repeating the work of others. Research is not a collection of facts. The purpose of the research paper is for the student to interpret and analyze sociological issues, making relative points and including their own personal opinion and analysis with reference to and support from scholarly materials. Answer the “Why” question (e.g. Why, after considerable research, do you think a sociological issue is so?).
A sufficient number of sources (at least 5-7) should be utilized to indicate satisfactory research. Be certain that you employ sufficient contemporary sources to assure that your research is current. These sources may include some or all of the following: (a) primary source materials or government or other documents, (b) scholarly books, (c) scholarly journals, (d) general readership books and magazines, (e) newspapers and the Internet, (f) interviews. Primary sources and scholarly works published in recent years should receive greater emphasis than other sources. All sources must be cited on a “References” page. Be mindful of wikis, blogs, and other often unverifiable or questionable information.
Identify the sources of: quotations, statistics, theories, ideas, concepts, etc. Provide evidence to support all assertions. If you begin a sentence with phrases like: “Experts say” or “Many people believe,” you must indicate the source(s) of your information. Do not generalize your own views and/or biases without supporting evidence. When in doubt, cite sources!
This section should include separate sections for scholarly books, journal articles, government documents, newspapers, and Internet source material.
Factors taken into consideration in the grading of this paper include, but are not limited to, such items as the depth and breadth of analysis, quality and quantity of course material, accuracy of findings, and originality of research. In addition to the content of the paper, the student is responsible for appropriate grammar, spelling, neatness, etc. Any paper with excessive misspellings, incorrect format,
Sources:
References: Content:
poor grammar or other style shortcoming will be reflected in the final grade. Contractions (e.g. can’t, don’t) must never be utilized.
Research Paper Outline—(This is a sample and is meant as a guide for your paper format)
Problem Statement/Short description of AS-L experience
A. Define one sociological issue that you observed during your service experience
clearly and concisely. 1. Major point
a. Sub point
i. Additional details
2. Define all relevant concepts.
3. Explain the sociological issue’s importance/relevance to one or more class concepts..
Literature Review
1. Identify relevant theories or arguments concerning the issue.
2. Identify relevant authors/researchers who have examined the issue; discuss their
findings.
3. Highlight disagreements and counterarguments, either by authors or schools of
thought.
Sociological Analysis
1. Break the issue down into its component parts.
2. Evaluate the different perspectives on the issue.
3. Argue a position, using evidence from the literature. Defend your position from
potential critics.
4. Propose a solution.
Conclusion
1. Evaluate the research as an outside reader.
2. Discuss your over-all reaction to the AS-L experience.
（the research paper is about the service and sociological, the topic of my service is “Presentation Blessed Virgin Mary Soup Kitchen”, what did i did during the service was helping the kitchen cooking dinner for people who need help.)
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