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This information is also in the syllabus. ESSAY Sociological Analysis Select an approved sociological theory from the book ONLY (do not use other sources unless authorized). I must approve your theory; otherwise, you cannot submit your essay and will receive a zero on this assignment. 1) In one paragraph explain why the theory is important to you, 2) in the second paragraph, describe the theory in your own words, 3) use the theory to analyze any aspect of your life (not your family, neighbors or co-workers lives, etc.). In your essay you may need to briefly refer to family, neighbors, co-workers to make an analytical point, but the focus of the essay is the theory as it relates to you and your experiences. The problem with focusing on a family member, co-worker, etc., is that you will be trying to assess their life, often without the information to do so. For example, if you select Max Weber’s theory of “Bureaucracy,” you can use his theory to analyze aspects of any organization that you have worked in. Another example, if you select W.E.B. DuBois’s concept of “Double Consciousness,” make sure that you only apply it to analyses of race or ethnicity. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students who select W.E.B. Du Bois’ theory of Double Consciousness can use DuBois’ original book, “The Souls of Black Folk,” because the textbook does not provide much information on this theory. In these cases, both the textbook and the book must be in the reference page/works cited page. For those of you using double consciousness as your theory, I have provided information on how to retrieve the book, “The Souls of Black Folk,” by WEB DuBois, which is free because it is out of copyright. Use this link below, as it’s a reliable source for the book: Go to “Project Gutenberg” Select “Browse Catalog” Select “Book Search” Type in “The Souls of Black Folk” You will see PDF and other versions of the book. When a book or journal does not have page numbers, you just cite the book and author when citing in your essay. 1 If you select “The McDonaldization of Society” you cannot use the theory to analyze your experience working in fast food restaurants. If you select “Feminist Theory” you must select from the theories in chapter 10, not chapter 1. If applicable, re-read the section: “GENDERED INEQUALITIES IN FAMILIES: DIVISION OF HOUSEHOLD LABOR.” In addition, you will find some of the Feminist Approaches in chapter 15 helpful. If you select a theory on inequality, you must select from the theories in chapter 8, not chapter 1 I must approve the theory that you select. Do not select a non-sociological theory (e.g., psychological or economic theory), and do not select a theory that has no relevance to your experiences. Failure to follow these procedure will result in a failing grade. The key learning objectives of this assignment are the following: Connect a sociological theory or concept to real life experiences. Understand the relationship between theory and praxis (i.e., applying a theory in practice). Produce well-reasoned written arguments using evidence to support conclusions. Writing this Essay: 1) It is important to be specific in this essay, as it is not a research paper where you write a few pages just describing the theory, key concepts, etc. – In the first paragraph you will explain the importance of the theory. – In the second paragraph you will define the theory (be sure to include the key aspects) in your own words with citations. – In the body of the essay, in every paragraph, you will use the theory to analyze an aspect of your life. Do not use one aspect of your life for this entire essay. – The last paragraph will be your conclusion – a summary of your theory and experiences. 2) It is also important that students keep illustrating in their essays that they are connecting their experiences to the actual theory they have selected. The best method is what I call the “weave method,” where for example in every paragraph the student refers to specific element(s) of the theory as a way of illustrating the connection between those element(s) to the social phenomena that the student is describing. There is a constant dialogue between the theory and the experiences/social phenomena. Remember, this is a short essay (if it is a little longer than three pages that is fine, but students should not write lots of pages that are merely descriptive. In addition, this is not an essay where the theory is just referred to once at the beginning of the essay, and the rest of the paper only lists examples. The weaving is the analysis. 2 3) The reason why students only provide a brief but detailed description of the theory at the beginning of their papers, and its relevance to what they will write about is because what I am looking for in this essay is each student’s voice, their analysis, not the authors’. So remember, define the theory and be sure to include all key aspects, and its relevance at the beginning (one or two full paragraphs) and then the paragraphs that follow will illustrate how you are using the theory to analyze your experiences. This does not mean you keep defining the theory in every paragraph (you have done that at the beginning) but it means that in every paragraph you specifically connect that experience to your theory or a component of your theory. For example, if you are using Weber’s theory of bureaucracy you will analyze your experiences using Weber’s 5 components of bureaucracy, and of course you will address each one separately in your essay. I will add, that if you do use Weber’s bureaucracy, you will need to address all 5 components. Why? Because Weber’s theory of bureaucracy is specific. Lastly, you can criticize components of a theory as appropriate, BUT do not select a theory and only discuss how it is NOT relevant to your life (you will receive a very low grade if you do). One former student used Weber’s theory of bureaucracy to analyze his experience in the military and when it came to Weber’s component of separating our public work life from our private home life, the student provided great examples of how his unit sometimes adhered to this and sometimes did not. The student found that Weber’s ideal bureaucracy, was not always adhered to, but then this is what Weber said. Another example, if you are using feminist theory, look at the specific feminist theories in chapter 10 to see all the layers and components of each feminist theory that you want to use. You do not have to address every component of the feminist theories you select, but use what is appropriate. 4) Examples are key, and examples are not the same as a definition. Whatever theory you are using, you have got to use examples from your life that specifically relate to the theory. In addition to the information in the syllabus, you will receive additional information about the essay assignment through Blackboard. This essay is worth 65 points, and must be a minimum of three pages (not including cover page and bibliography). GRADING YOUR ESSAY There is an essay rubric at the end of this syllabus, as well as in the RUBRICS tab, which specifies how your essays will be graded. Essay grades with comments can be found in Turnitin. Students can only see their individual grade and comments. ESSAY GUIDELINES (next page) 3 In your analysis be as specific as possible as this will help you think and write critically. Avoid writing long definitions or summaries (from dictionaries and the assigned readings), as this is not critical analysis. Examples are key. In addition, do not generalize or use bullets. Essays will be a minimum of three full pages in length, double-spaced and have a font size of 12. Margins must be 1 inch on the top and the bottom and 1.25 inches on the left and right side of each page. Please do not submit a PDF file or a file in PAGES. Be sure to number the pages and include a cover page (separate from the three page essay), which will include your name and a title. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF THE ESSAY ON ANY OTHER PAGE BUT THE COVER PAGE). Writing more than three full pages is fine, however, what is most important is how thorough your essay is and whether you directly addressed the assignment. Bibliography/reference page: Essays must have a correct bibliography/reference page (you may choose the style, APA, MLA, etc.) separate from the three page essay. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in a much lower grade. The bibliography is important, and incomplete and incorrect bibliographies will also result in lower grade (for example, if there is no bibliography your grade will be lowered by a full grade). Citations. You must correctly cite in the essay, after you refer to an author’s theory or work. If you do not cite at all in this essay you will receive an F. If you do not cite as needed, your grade will be lowered by a full grade. A lack of citations amounts to plagiarism.
1This information is also in the syllabus.ESSAYSociological AnalysisSelect an approved sociological theory from the book ONLY (do not use other sources unlessauthorized). I must approve your theory; otherwise, you cannot submit your essay and willreceive a zero on this assignment.1) In one paragraph explain why the theory is important to you, 2) in the second paragraph,describe the theory in your own words, 3) use the theory to analyze any aspect of your life (notyour family, neighbors or co-workers lives, etc.). In your essay you may need to brieflyrefer to family, neighbors, co-workers to make an analytical point, but the focus of theessay is the theory as it relates to you and your experiences. The problem with focusing on afamily member, co-worker, etc., is that you will be trying to assess their life, often without theinformation to do so.For example, if you select Max Weber’s theory of “Bureaucracy,” you can use his theory toanalyze aspects of any organization that you have worked in.Another example, if you select W.E.B. DuBois’s concept of “Double Consciousness,” make surethat you only apply it to analyses of race or ethnicity. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students whoselect W.E.B. Du Bois’ theory of Double Consciousness can use DuBois’ original book, “TheSouls of Black Folk,” because the textbook does not provide much information on this theory. Inthese cases, both the textbook and the book must be in the reference page/works cited page.For those of you using double consciousness as your theory, I have provided information on howto retrieve the book, “The Souls of Black Folk,” by WEB DuBois, which is free because it is outof copyright. Use this link below, as it’s a reliable source for the book:Go to “Project Gutenberg”Select “Browse Catalog”Select “Book Search”Type in “The Souls of Black Folk”You will see PDF and other versions of the book. When a book or journal does not have pagenumbers, you just cite the book and author when citing in your essay.2If you select “The McDonaldization of Society” you cannot use the theory to analyze yourexperience working in fast food restaurants.If you select “Feminist Theory” you must select from the theories in chapter 10, not chapter 1.If applicable, re-read the section: “GENDERED INEQUALITIES IN FAMILIES: DIVISIONOF HOUSEHOLD LABOR.” In addition, you will find some of the Feminist Approaches inchapter 15 helpful. If you select a theory on inequality, you must select from the theories inchapter 8, not chapter 1I must approve the theory that you select. Do not select a non-sociological theory (e.g.,psychological or economic theory), and do not select a theory that has no relevance to yourexperiences. Failure to follow these procedure will result in a failing grade.The key learning objectives of this assignment are the following:
Connect a sociological theory or concept to real life experiences.
Understand the relationship between theory and praxis (i.e., applying a theory inpractice).
Produce well-reasoned written arguments using evidence to support conclusions.Writing this Essay:1) It is important to be specific in this essay, as it is not a research paper where you write a fewpages just describing the theory, key concepts, etc.
In the first paragraph you will explain the importance of the theory.
In the second paragraph you will define the theory (be sure to include the key aspects) inyour own words with citations.
In the body of the essay, in every paragraph, you will use the theory to analyze an aspectof your life. Do not use one aspect of your life for this entire essay.
The last paragraph will be your conclusion – a summary of your theory and experiences.2) It is also important that students keep illustrating in their essays that they are connecting theirexperiences to the actual theory they have selected. The best method is what I call the “weavemethod,” where for example in every paragraph the student refers to specific element(s) of thetheory as a way of illustrating the connection between those element(s) to the social phenomenathat the student is describing. There is a constant dialogue between the theory and theexperiences/social phenomena. Remember, this is a short essay (if it is a little longer than threepages that is fine, but students should not write lots of pages that are merely descriptive. Inaddition, this is not an essay where the theory is just referred to once at the beginning of theessay, and the rest of the paper only lists examples. The weaving is the analysis.33) The reason why students only provide a brief but detailed description of the theory at thebeginning of their papers, and its relevance to what they will write about is because what I amlooking for in this essay is each student’s voice, their analysis, not the authors’.So remember, define the theory and be sure to include all key aspects, and its relevance at thebeginning (one or two full paragraphs) and then the paragraphs that follow will illustrate howyou are using the theory to analyze your experiences. This does not mean you keep defining thetheory in every paragraph (you have done that at the beginning) but it means that in everyparagraph you specifically connect that experience to your theory or a component of your theory.For example, if you are using Weber’s theory of bureaucracy you will analyze your experiencesusing Weber’s 5 components of bureaucracy, and of course you will address each one separatelyin your essay. I will add, that if you do use Weber’s bureaucracy, you will need to address all 5components. Why? Because Weber’s theory of bureaucracy is specific. Lastly, you cancriticize components of a theory as appropriate, BUT do not select a theory and only discuss howit is NOT relevant to your life (you will receive a very low grade if you do). One former studentused Weber’s theory of bureaucracy to analyze his experience in the military and when it cameto Weber’s component of separating our public work life from our private home life, the studentprovided great examples of how his unit sometimes adhered to this and sometimes did not. Thestudent found that Weber’s ideal bureaucracy, was not always adhered to, but then this is whatWeber said.Another example, if you are using feminist theory, look at the specific feminist theories inchapter 10 to see all the layers and components of each feminist theory that you want to use.You do not have to address every component of the feminist theories you select, but use what isappropriate.4) Examples are key, and examples are not the same as a definition. Whatever theory you areusing, you have got to use examples from your life that specifically relate to the theory.In addition to the information in the syllabus, you will receive additional information aboutthe essay assignment through Blackboard.This essay is worth 65 points, and must be a minimum of three pages (not including coverpage and bibliography).GRADING YOUR ESSAYThere is an essay rubric at the end of this syllabus, as well as in the RUBRICS tab, whichspecifies how your essays will be graded. Essay grades with comments can be found in Turnitin.Students can only see their individual grade and comments.ESSAY GUIDELINES (next page)4
In your analysis be as specific as possible as this will help you think and write critically.Avoid writing long definitions or summaries (from dictionaries and the assigned readings), asthis is not critical analysis. Examples are key. In addition, do not generalize or usebullets.
Essays will be a minimum of three full pages in length, double-spaced and have a font size of
Margins must be 1 inch on the top and the bottom and 1.25 inches on the left and rightside of each page. Please do not submit a PDF file or a file in PAGES. Be sure to numberthe pages and include a cover page (separate from the three page essay), which will includeyour name and a title. DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF THE ESSAY ONANY OTHER PAGE BUT THE COVER PAGE).
Writing more than three full pages is fine, however, what is most important is how thoroughyour essay is and whether you directly addressed the assignment.
Bibliography/reference page: Essays must have a correct bibliography/reference page (youmay choose the style, APA, MLA, etc.) separate from the three page essay. Failure to complywith these guidelines will result in a much lower grade.The bibliography is important, and incomplete and incorrect bibliographies will alsoresult in lower grade (for example, if there is no bibliography your grade will be loweredby a full grade).
Citations. You must correctly cite in the essay, after you refer to an author’s theory or work.If you do not cite at all in this essay you will receive an F. If you do not cite as needed, yourgrade will be lowered by a full grade. A lack of citations amounts to plagiarism.
In order to help guide you, please follow the Essay Rubric which is attached at the end of thissyllabus.
The only material you will need for these essays is your textbook, and any assignedarticles. Do not use or cite from ANY websites or blogs (including but not limited toWikipedia and similar sources which are not academic sources) as doing so will resultin an F on the essay. Be careful when googling theories, terms and concepts.The use of the Internet can sometimes be useful in helping you think about specificconcepts, but do not use any material from the Internet in your essays.IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students who select W.E.B. Du Bois’ theory of DoubleConsciousness for their first essay can use DuBois’ original book, “The Souls of Black Folk,”because the textbook does not provide much information on this theory. In these cases, both thetextbook and the book must be in the reference page/works cited page.
Always be precise, and as appropriate use specific examples from your own experiencesand/or observations of others.5
There should be FEW direct quotes, and theories, concepts and arguments should beparaphrased. Approximately 85% of the essays must be in your own words (your analysis);therefore, avoid using excessive quotes and material from the book as this will result in a lowgrade. When you do quote a source be sure to think about how this quote strengthens yourargument/analysis. If your essays do not conform to the 85% rule, you will receive a lowgrade on the assignment.This is not a research paper, but it is a critical analysis essay, therefore, the use of manysources is not ideal and is likely to distract you from the main purpose of the essay.
PLAGIARISM!!! You must take this seriously. In order to prevent plagiarism, makesure you cite the source for any theory, idea or opinion that is not yours, as well as facts,statistical data and graphs. In addition, you must document the source of anotherperson’s spoken or written words whether you are quoting or paraphrasing.When you make references to specific areas of the book or articles make sure to quote asnecessary and to cite.York College guidelines state that any student whose submitted work, whether intentionalor unintentional, is found to be whole or in part plagiarized will receive an F for thecourse. Students sometimes plagiarize unintentionally, which means they FORGETto cite the work and ideas of an author. If you are unsure about how to cite, pleasesee me.Students who submit essays/papers that violate the policy on academic integrity will notbe allowed to resubmit these essays/papers.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR REVIEWING ESSAY GRADE AND FEEDBACK:Essay grades with comments can be found in Turnitin. Students can only see their individualgrade and comments.Go back into Turnitin and click on your essay. When you pull up your essay in Turnitin,click on the “VIEW” button on the bottom right. Here, you will see two types of icons inyour essay: purple ones and blue ones. The purple ones relate to grammar and the blue onesare my specific comments. To read the full text of the comments, hold your cursor overthe purple or blue icon and then click on it. At the end of each paragraph, the comments Ihave made pertain to that entire paragraph, although sometimes I have also made commentsdirectly in the paragraphs. At the end of each essay I have provided more feedback.If you cannot pull up your essay, review the steps for: Reviewing quizzes, exams and theessay grade, on page 9.Please read my comments carefully, and take the time to look at specific paragraphs soyou can understand why a specific comment was made.I am more than happy to discuss your essay with you, so please make an appointment so wecan do so. Also, please make sure that you have read my comments carefully, before wemeet to discuss your essay.
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