Assignment 3: The Application Paper

 

Assignment 3: The Application Paper

 

By Wednesday, January 13, 2016, using the textbook and Argosy Online Library references that you may select, write a paper (minimum 750 words) using APA standards, that answers the questions below.

First, from the Argosy University online library, select one of the following articles to read:

 Fantasia, Rick. (1995). From class consciousness to culture, action, and social organization . Annual Review of Sociology, 21, p. 267-289. Martin, Karin A. (1998). Becoming a gendered body . American Sociological Review, 63(4), p. 494-511. McKinlay, John B., Lin, Ting, Freund, Karen, & Moskowitz, Mark. (2002). The Unexpected influence of physician attributes on clinical decisions: Results of an experiment . Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 43(1), p. 92-106. Whitbeck, Les B., Hoyt, Dan R., McMorris, Barbara J., Chen, Xiaojin, & Stubben, Jerry D. (2001). Perceived discrimination and early substance abuse among American Indian children . Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 42(4), p. 405-424.

 

Second, answer the following questions in an organized essay:

 What is the social problem the researchers are investigating? What is the research method (i.e.: survey, participant observation, experiment, secondary sources) used by the researchers? What were the results or findings of the research? What do you think would be a good solution to the social problem?

 

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Introduction of issue and a conclusion that reviews all main points you present.

12

Correctly identified and explained the social problem in the chosen article.

20

Correctly identified and explained the research methods used in the chosen article.

20

Integrated personal views to the main issue in the chosen article.

20

Related essay writings to the concepts and theories discussed in the textbook and outside resources.

20

Submitted on or before due date, using correct spelling and grammar and appropriate APA format.

8

Total:

100