Community Credit Assignment

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For this assignment, you will engage in an analysis of a community event (or research question) of your choice from a sociological perspective. The goal of this assignment is to apply concepts from course content to understand your own community, how societal institutions function, influence behavior, and the importance of being engaged in society. The paper should be 2 pages (not including the title and reference page). Use APA formatting throughout the paper, using in-text citations and scholarly reference sources (to include your textbook).

1. Event Observation:

 Attend/observe the event with a sociological lens, paying attention to the interactions, behaviors, and social dynamics among participants.

 Take notes or record your observations, focusing on aspects related to sociology, such as social class, gender, race/ethnicity, power dynamics, or social roles.

1. Sociological Analysis:

 Apply sociological concepts and theories discussed in class or from your readings to analyze the event.

 Examine how social structures, institutions, and cultural norms influence  behavior and interactions of participants.

 Identify patterns or trends that emerge from your analysis and consider their implications for the community.

 Include one or two examples relevant to the event and analysis.  It can be a comparison/contrast or research that further illustrates your discussion and explanation of the event.

 Summarize key findings of your analysis and the overall impact of the event.

ESSAY STRUCTURE (APA STYLE, 7TH ED.)

1.  Title page

2.  Body of Paper:

1.  History / background of event

1.  Describe background of event and significance to community

2.  Open with a strong statement such as a question, song lyric, quote, etc. that grabs the reader’s attention.

2.  Sociological Theory:

Indicate which of the three main sociological theories you’re using to analyze the event.

Provide definition/key theorists and discuss why this theory was the most appropriate.

3.  Analysis:

 Explain the event using the sources you found and discuss the event through the lens of the sociological theory.

 Bring in one or two examples that further support or illustrate your analysis points.

4.  Conclusion:

 Summarize the event, sociological theory, and discussion. Based on your research and observation at the event, include any future trends or the implication of the event on the larger community.

3.Reference page

Sources in APA format: Remember to include your textbook!

Community Credit Assignment