Intro To Sociology week 5

1. Specific Hypothesis. 

2. Applicable Sociological Concepts.

3. Practical 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. 

1. 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. 
2. 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?

I. Specific Hypothesis.

II. Applicable Sociological Concepts.

a. Theory A

b. Concept 1

c. Concept 2

III. Practical Implications. 

a. Implications for public policy

i. Education

ii. Taxes

b. Implications for employers

c. Implications for spouses of workaholics

1. Evidence. 
   1. Line of evidence 1

i. The evidence and what it means

ii. Possible biases

iii. Alternative explanations of what it means.

1. Line of evidence 2

i. The evidence and what it means

ii. Possible biases

1. 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 from www.nytimes.com/village_update

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