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SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology

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Research Paper

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The purpose of this assignment is to discover, read, understand, and communicate a summary of information related to recent research within the field of Sociology. By exploring peer-reviewed resources of data, you will better appreciate the depth of the contribution of Sociology to our human knowledge. Fundamentally, this assignment is also to provide an opportunity for you to develop appropriate research questions, access peer-reviewed literature, and to write in an expository, scientific way.

Sociology Topics

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The American Sociological Association publishes information on current areas of research in the field of Sociology. This can serve as a good sources of inspiration for your paper.

American Sociological Association - Current Areas of Research


Research Starters

Abortion

Affirmative Action

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  • Digital books from the eBook Collection
  • Online videos from Films on Demand

Capital Punishment

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  • Online videos from Films on Demand

Euthanasia

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  • Online videos from Films on Demand

Right to Privacy

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  • Online videos from Films on Demand

Same-sex Marriage

  • Journal Articles from Academic Search Complete
  • Digital books from the eBook Collection
  • Online videos from Films on Demand

School Choice

  • Journal Articles from Academic Search Complete
  • Digital books from the eBook Collection
  • Online videos from Films on Demand

Welfare Reform

  • Journal Articles from Academic Search Complete
  • Digital books from the eBook Collection
  • Online videos from Films on Demand