Research Essay: Issues in Canadian Society
INSTRUCTION BY ME – i am gonna post 4-5 chapters slide of sociology and also gonna post a sample of outline also having a sample of topic name which is provided to me by professor. you have to choose a topic or article from internet as teacher provided me in the sample(its just a sample) . most important the topic is related to minimum 2 chapters that i posted as a attachment. and also pick one news source from ( reliable news source Ex. CBC, CTV, Global News). moreover , please provide the outline for given essay as well. i will also post sample of outline as a attachment.
———————–How to write an essay: Components of an Essay————————–
Title Page:
Follow the APA Style. Contains basic information like your name, date, and title of your essay.
Title page does not count towards the essay page total.
Introduction paragraph:
Introduce your essay topic and introduce the primary ‘evidence’ you are using/content your discussing.
Thesis statement (the overall objective/argument of your paper). This is one, maybe two sentences at the end of your introductory
paragraph.
Body Paragraphs (typically 3 large paragraphs):
Organized, full sentences.
Majority of in-text citations are here (this is where you are pulling on course content and literature to support your thesis argument).
Conclusion:
Summarize the primary points of evidence you provided in your three body paragraphs.
Potentially introduce a new idea/findings and restate your thesis statement.
Works Cited (Reference List):
Following the APA format, this is where you list all the sources you used to write your paper.
——————————instructions by teachers ——————————-What is the essay about?
For this essay, you will apply what you have been learning in class to a current social issue in Canadian society.
Your paper should illustrate your knowledge of texts and concepts and your ability to utilize them in critical
thinking.
Essay requirements:
1. Relevant topic – needs to be a current social issue in Canada.
2. Thesis statement.
3. Minimum of 3 sources (textbook & reliable news source Ex. CBC, CTV, Global News).
4. Length: 4 – 5 pages of text. Double spaced.
5. Papers should have a title, correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and APA citations with a works
cited page. You do not need to provide an abstract.
How to get started? Three easy steps:
I suggest you start with your interests. Think about topics/modules/discussions that stood out to you. If you
need inspiration, review modules and textbook chapters. Then, begin a Google search for current news
articles, interviews or podcasts. Make notes on the different perspectives and ideologies being put forth.
When you have settled on an issue, you should begin to think about what sociological concepts and theories
you have learned that can help to explain the issue you are researching. Sociological concepts are found in
your textbook and my lectures. Concepts help us to organize our thinking about abstract topics, and they
allow us to think in terms of explanation. In this final step, thesis statements begin to emerge.
Late Policy:
Late essays will be docked one full letter grade per day. Submissions late by more than 4 days will not be
accepted. Essay must be submitted to pass the course.
Ideas:
NIMBY protests or Social movements Social inequalities Childhood education
Indigenous issues Racism & discrimination Gender inequalities
Immigration issues & policies Impact of the Coronavirus
Introduction to Sociology
Research Paper Grading Rubric
A Range
Thesis: Thesis is clear, concise, and well-structured. Thesis demonstrates high level of sociological thinking. Thesis is specific and not
too broad. Contains a well-crafted argument, and how the argument will be executed. Thesis runs through the entire paper.
Concepts and Analysis: Concepts are clearly mastered, appropriately applicable to their object, and are used convincingly to support
the thesis. Evidence from multiple news sources is drawn upon to support thesis and use of concepts. Use of evidence is excellent
and comports with the point being made. Use of sociological imagination is vibrantly evident.
Writing: Writing is structurally sound, clear, concise, and well-organized. No grammatical and mechanical errors.
Format: All instructions are followed.
B Range
Thesis: Thesis is clear and structured appropriately. Thesis is specific and not too broad. Contains a defensible argument, and how
the argument will be executed.
Concepts and Analysis: Concepts are clearly understood, applicable to their object, and used convincingly to support the thesis.
Evidence from news sources is drawn upon to support thesis and use of concepts. Analysis is indicative of sociological thinking.
Writing: Writing is mostly structurally sound, clear, concise, and well-organized. Few grammatical and mechanical errors.
Format: All instructions are followed.
C Range
Thesis: Thesis is present. Thesis suffers from lack of structure, and clarity about what is being argued. Contains an argument and
attempts to discuss how the argument will be executed.
Concepts and Analysis: Concepts are mostly understood, and mostly applicable to their object. Mostly relevant evidence from news
sources is drawn upon. Evidence could connect with thesis and concepts more clearly. Sociological thinking is present but weak.
Writing: Writing is fragmentary, at times lacks clarity of purpose, and is wordy. Organization and sentence structure could be
improved. Grammatical and mechanical errors.
Format: All instructions are followed.
D
Thesis: Thesis is confusing or poorly worded. Thesis lacks structure and clarity about what is being argued. Doesn’t contain
defensible argument, and no plan for execution of thesis.
Concepts and Analysis: Concepts are sometimes misunderstood or misapplied. Evidence from unreliable news sources is drawn
upon but does not clearly connect with thesis and concepts. Sociological thinking must be more present.
Writing: Writing is confusing, and difficult-to-follow. Organization and sentence structure must be improved. Grammatical and
mechanical errors. Lacks academic diction.
Format: Some instructions are not followed.
F
Serious problems with the research paper. Lacks thesis, clear argumentation, and sociological thinking. Does not follow the
instructions and shows a lack of comprehension of course concepts.
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