Description I need a a final assay written today about one of the topics that are in a file I attac ...
Description I need a a final assay written today about one of the topics that are in a file I attached below and need it in 5 hours if possible please let me know asap if its possible and follow the rubric attached make sure its zero percent plagiarism please and thank you. and also the text book that is used in class and use as a reference is ( Steckley, John. Elements of Sociology: A Critical Canadian Introduction. 6th ed. Don Mills, Ontario: Oxford University Press, 2023 .) UNFORMATTED ATTACHMENT PREVIEW General Paper Writing Tips The format of your paper is a crucial first step (or last step) when writing a paper. If you are missing or mixing these elements of formatting it becomes distracting from the content of your paper. Formatting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Page number Font Size All black Paragraphing a. 6. Spaces & indentation Double spaced Page # is italicized and the wrong font No indentation Before: Different font sizes Extra space Different colour font After: Page number is the right font and not in italics No extra spaces All the same font, colour and size! Topic Sentences & Concluding Sentences Topic Sentences: ? Introduce ideas that will be discussed in the paragraph ? Keep it relatively broad ? You don't want to present specifics before introducing the topic/concept/argument ? Ex: Steckley (2024) presents the idea of peer pressure, a social force that is exerted on individuals to “conform in behaviour, appearance, or externally demonstrated values” (97). In the university setting, peer pressure may push individuals to engage in behaviors like binge drinking. Concluding Sentences ? Do not introduce a new point in your final sentence, rather make sense of your argument from your paragraph ? You don't need to say “in conclusion for each paragraph”, but tie things up so you can move onto your next paragraph. ? Ex: One’s community can provide unity and togetherness, which seniors may begin to feel removed from as they age (Phillipson 2007). Thus, the choices (or lack of) for seniors’ housing and their community can create significant implications for both autonomy and a sense of belonging. ? Avoid having a quotation as the entirely of a topic sentence and/or final sentences Paragraphing Once something doesn’t fall under your topic sentence (for the most part), you need to make a new paragraph! Also, if your paragraph is getting much too long then you can also start a new paragraph as long as you have a smooth transition. Transition words Transition words help the flow of your ideas paragraphs and sentences. Without them, your writing can read as choppy. It is also important to not overuse these transition words! Some examples include: Furthermore, moreover, in addition, aforementioned, consequently Ex: Considerable data has emerges outlining the distinct challenges students faced during the COVID-19 pandemic (Steckley 2024). Consequently, university administration must consider methods to better support students health and academics. Ordering your Argument: Introduction First start by building your foundation ? What are the most basic pieces that someone needs to understand. You need to make these clear before applying any theory or additional concepts that build off them. Then, add detail! You shouldn't have to “go back” to understand what you've discussed earlier ? THEN, you can make links to your specific example ? But you need to have the two foundational pieces first before you draw connections. Body For your introduction, start broad and then get specific to your topic. Conclusion For your conclusion, start specific and move into broader ideas. Tone: Keep an ‘academic tone’ • This doesn't mean using a thesaurus on every word - don’t be Joey! https://youtu.be/LcM4zWiikKQ Tone & Tense • Avoid writing the same way you would tell a story or a speech • E.g., over exaggerating, using filler words, too conversational Tense: • • Avoid flipping between first and third person Be mindful of when you're using present, past and future tense Rationale is three part: 1. 2. 3. Citations (Chicago) 17th edition Give credit to folks work Gives the reader an opportunity to validate claims Avoid plagiarism! Typically, a citation using Chicago looks like this: (Lastname year). ? (Crouse 2022). If there was a page number, it would change to: (Lastname year, page#). ? (Crouse 2022, 5). Key elements to proper citation: ? ? ? ? Citations (Chicago) 17th edition Last name Year Page number (if direct quote or paraphrase) Period outside the bracket Spice up the citation styles! Changing up your citation style can help with the flow of your paper. For example, rather than having your citation at the end of the sentence every time, it may flow better if you were to write.. Crouse (2022) states that “Sociology is the best!” (1). A link to the Chicago Manual of Style can be found here: ? https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide/citation-guide2.html This same link is located in the course syllabus. Use this tool for formatting your citations and bibliography. Bibliography Page (Chicago) ? For your bibliography page, you want to have your title “Bibliography” centered and bolded - ? ? no underline! As well, you want to have a hanging indent for each of your sources. Be sure to have them in alphabetical order ? If you have two sources from the same author, put the earlier source first! *Information about what should be included (e.g., author, name of article, date, etc.) in each entry of your bibliography is found in the Chicago Manual of Style Example: Rationale is three part: 1. 2. 3. Citations (APA) Give credit to folks work Gives the reader an opportunity to validate claims Avoid plagiarism! Typically, a citation using apa looks like this: (Lastname, year). ? (Crouse, 2022). If there was a page number, it would change to (Crouse, 2022, p. 5). Key elements to proper citation: Citations (APA) ? ? ? ? ? Last name Comma Year Page number (if direct quote or paraphrase) Period outside the bracket Spice up the citation styles! Changing up your citation style can help with the flow of your paper. For example, rather than having your citation at the end of the sentence, it may flow better if you were to write.. Crouse (2022) states that “Sociology is the best!” (p. 1). Citations (APA) *odd cases When citing something someone has cited in their text… (Campbell, 2021, as cited in Crouse, 2022). In your references page you would only include the text you read, in this case the Crouse (2022) text. No page number? If you are pulling from a news website or something similar, you will need to use the paragraph number. Ex: (Crouse, 2022, para 6). Pulling from multiple pages (Crouse, 2022, pp. 5, 41) Two authors? Ex: (Crouse & Campbell, 20220). Three or more authors? (Crouse et al., 2022). Reference Page (APA) ? For your reference page, you want to have your title “References” centered and bolded - no underline! ? As well, you want to have a hanging indent for each of your sources. ? Be sure to have them in alphabetical order ? If you have two sources from the same author, put the earlier source first! Tricks of the Trade These are a few things I have learned during my undergrad degree as a first generation student. Some of these tips you may already know, but they may be entirely new to some folks! 1. When citing sources in your paper, it’s a good idea to vary how you introduce the citations. This doesn’t mean changing the actual citation format (like Chicago 17th Edition or APA), but rather switching between directly quoting, paraphrasing (putting the information in your own words), or summarizing the main points of the source. 2. Grammarly a. Free version! 3. Google Docs is a lifesaver; for example, it automatically saves your work, so you never have to worry about losing progress. a. It automatically saves your work every few seconds 4. Not sure about a sentence? a. Have your doc read it out loud to you b. Read to yourself, a friend, a pet 5. Google Scholar citations a. Example on next slide 6. Citation help/source organizer a. Zotero (also free) 7. To find double spaces between words, use command f and put in a double space. It will highlight any cases where you have double spaces 8. When downloading documents, pdfs keep the formatting whereas docs may Google Scholar Citations Step 1: Step 2: Looking to cite this book? Click here! Then, this screen will come up! Copy and past your selected citation style. *Be mindful that these citations are not always correct. Be sure to double check italics, year, and other info before submission Helpful Resources 1. 2. 3. Owl Purdue a. Has everything you could need for citations, formatting, headings, etc. (free) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.ht ml Zotero a. Free citation and source manager - can create your entire reference page in a few clicks! https://www.zotero.org/ Grammarly a. Free spell and grammar checker https://www.grammarly.com/ Paper Writing Checklist I have created a paper writing checklist for you to use to check over your paper before submission. This checklist includes the topics covered in this powerpoint. It will be uploaded to Brightspace. Final Essay Rubric 100% (Final Essay: 30% of the Total Course Grade) The final research paper is due on December 5th. The final essay for this course should be between 1500 and 2000 words, double-spaced, excluding citations and bibliography. Introduction (20 Points) The introduction should have an engaging, descriptive title that clearly conveys the paper's central argument or main research focus. This argument or thesis should be well-defined, specific, and thoughtfully presented, with a clear explanation of the motivation or reasoning behind it. The introduction should clearly outline the main ideas, showing how the argument will be developed throughout the paper. Concepts/theories (24 Points) The essay should include a section that demonstrates familiarity with key concepts and theories relevant to the topic, leading to a clear statement of your working hypothesis, supported by a justification based on these concepts. Evidence and Analysis (40 Points) Identify with clear presentation of the main points and analysis (indicating key concepts and crucial arguments, evaluating contending arguments, making your own argument, and providing supporting evidence and reasons for your argument). Note that you must examine contending positions and address those arguments that would challenge your own position. Paper is divided into main arguments with sub-topics and proceeds logically from one focused discussion to the next. Ideas and arguments work together as a unified whole. Conclusion (10 Points) The conclusion highlights the main results of your research and implications of your findings. Mechanics- Style and Referencing ( 6 points) Language is clearly organized. Correct word usage, punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar; correct citation of the source; minimal to no spelling errors. First-person voice is allowed where appropriate, especially when discussing personal insights, or motivations related to research. The writing style is concise and compliance with academic expectations. Correct citation of sources in Chicago Style (17th Edition), consistently applied throughout the paper. The bibliography consists of references including primary sources, secondary sources, and media sources. You may use Internet-based sources in addition to academic and course sources.. PLEASE NOTE: I DO NOT ACCEPT WIKIPEDIA AS A REFERENCE. If you like something on Wikipedia, go to the original source. Format (Sticking to the instructions of the assignment) Please adhere to the instructions, otherwise failing to do so can cause grade reduction or given an incomplete. Final Essay Total = 100 Points. Suggested Topics and Essay Questions for the Final Essay (SOCI 1005A) You may choose a topic and essay question from a list of suggested themes below or propose your own, with prior approval from me or one of the Teaching Assistants. 1. Choose a social issue that matters to you and imagine you are a researcher studying this issue. Which sociological theory (or theories) would you use to investigate it, and would you focus on a micro, meso, or macro level of analysis? Explain your choices and describe how you might share your research findings to reach others who care about this issue. 2. Sociologist George Ritzer identified four elements of "McDonaldization" that describe how fast-food principles shape various areas of society. Choose a different area of society (other than fast-food or education) and explain how these elements of McDonaldization apply to it. Provide examples to illustrate your analysis. 3. Discuss the argument that Indigenous families in Canada were “under attack” during the twentieth century. In your essay, examine the policies and actions that affected Indigenous communities during this period, and analyze their impact on family structures, cultural practices, and social well-being. 4. Is "race," along with the racism it fuels, simply a self-perpetuating cycle? What changes would be necessary for the social construct of race to become a thing of the past, something we only read about in history books? In your essay, explore the factors that sustain racial divisions and discuss possible pathways to overcoming them. 5. As a result of decades of scientific research, increased levels of education and ongoing learning, and the experience of living in a multi-cultural society, individual racist attitudes are rapidly declining and racism as a societal phenomenon is disappearing. Do you agree or disagree? In your essay, present your position and provide evidence to support it. 6. Research a historical example of systemic racism in Canada, such as the Komagata Maru incident, Japanese Canadian internment, the Chinese head tax, or Indigenous residential schools. Describe the instance, and then discuss its possible or evident effects on contemporary Canadian society. 7. Indigenous Canadians experience poorer health and shorter life expectancy compared to non-Indigenous Canadians. In your essay, explain the social factors that affect health and how they relate to the everyday experiences of Indigenous peoples. Use research to explore how issues like access to healthcare, social inequality, and historical factors contribute to these health disparities. 8. Is access to post-secondary education truly based on merit, or does it primarily serve as a way to reproduce existing social and cultural inequalities? In your essay, explore how factors such as socio-economic status, race, and cultural background might influence who gains admission to higher education and how this challenges the idea of meritocracy. 9. Is youth culture shaped more by self-expression or by consumption? In a society driven by consumerism, is it possible to maintain an "authentic" identity? Can individuals construct their identity through non-consumption practices, and if so, how? If not, why is that the case? 10. How do entertainment and news media shape children’s socialization of "good and evil"? In your essay, discuss how these portrayals influence children’s views on violence and whether they suggest that violence against the "bad guy" is justified. 11. How does data surveillance influence our relationships and interactions with others? Is there a chance that operations like Cambridge Analytica could happen again in the future? How might data surveillance affect democracy? 12. Considering the growing housing crisis in Canada, argue whether affordable housing should be considered a fundamental human right. In your essay, explore the social and economic consequences of unaffordable housing, and discuss how it exacerbates inequality. Support your argument with evidence on how access to affordable housing can protect individuals' human rights and well-being, contributing to a more equitable society. Paper Writing Checklist This paper writing checklist is a tool developed to help students improve their writing and formatting. This is an unofficial tool and is not required to be used. Rather, think of this checklist as an informal way of checking over your paper before submission. As well this checklist is based on APA guidelines. Do I have all the correct elements of formatting? All the same size font (12) Same colour text (black) Same font (ex: Times New Roman) Page number (be sure to change the font + size of page numbers) No extra spaces Between paragraphs or words I have used transition words All direct quotations and paraphrasing includes a page number My tone is ‘academic’ and avoids conversational elements I do not switch between tenses I introduce concepts before I build on them My paper is organized thematically and in an order that makes sense I do not rely on quotations for my argument. Instead, I am carefully building my arguments with quotations as supporting evidence I have answered all elements of the assignment I do not make grandiose overarching statements I have not made any unsupported claims I used plain and concise language to convey my ideas I cited all external information All sources I cited are in my references page I have included a references page that follows the guidelines in the PowerPoint I proofread my assignment I used Grammarly (yay!) I used topic sentences and concluding sentences Goodluck on your final assignments! As always, do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions for your final paper.
