CLASS PROJECT: CURRENT EVENTS RESEARCH PROJECT
1.See “Sociological Topics List” in module 1 in Canvas for examples of
some suggested or possible topics for projects.
2.Select a general topic or category and then select something more
specific which will enable you to find articles. Examples:
a) Family=general topic
Divorce or Domestic Violence=specific topics
b) Crime=general topic
Cybercrime or Gun violence in America=specific topics
3.Each student writes a paper which will be approximately 4 numbered
pages; page 1 starts with the Current Event Report not the title page or
works cited page, do not number the title page, typed, 12 font, double
space, minimum 4 articles from reliable, well-known sources. Examples:
Time or Newsweek magazines, Los Angeles or NY Times, American
Sociological or Psychological Journals from 2020-2024.
4.Paper has a title page with identifying information regarding the class
section number # 2840 the student’s name, general topic and specific
subtopic chosen should be listed.
5.Paper includes an introduction, summary, conclusion and a critique.
The introduction should introduce the topic, why you selected it and
name sources with a short sentence or two identifying the authors’
emphasis. Summarize the entire contents of the sources. The
conclusion is about the student’s analysis and/or pro or con position on
the issue/topic. The critique is the student criticizing the sources.
6.Works Cited Page required with links to articles posted from sources.
Make sure the links will open.
7.SUBMIT PROJECT IN THE CANVAS INBOX AS AN
ATTACHMENT TO A MESSAGE AND INDICATE “CURRENT
EVENT PROJECT” IN THE SUBJECT LINE. SUBMIT PAPER IN
WORD DOC OR PDF (not google doc).