Category: Sociology

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Most importantly, each response (that you post) should be at least 100 words in length, and contribute to the discussion in progress while being substantive in nature. This means they should go beyond simple agreement or disagreement with classmates posts to advance the discussion. You should consult the for further guidance on posting expectations and etiquette. One can disagree with others while still being respectful (netiquette), and you should adhere to the topic questions in the discussion prompt. Should you have any questions about netiquette, or how to properly prepare your response in a text editing program and post it in Canvas, please consult the .

• Conerly, T.R., Holmes, K., & Tamang, A.L. (2021). Chapter 19: In, Introduction to sociology 3e (pp. 559-577). OpenStax.

Materials

This assignment draws on two required sources:

3. Social Explorer Mapping Tool:

Before writing your essay, you must:

• Complete the Social Explorer Mapping Slides (there are 6 questions across the slides)
• Take notes during the mapping activity, responding to the questions on the slides.
• Refer back to the assigned article and at least one quote from the reading in your response

How to Use the Data Map

1. Use the “Prev” and “Next” buttons on the bottom left to move through the slides (see picture to right).
2. Read the text on the maps carefully. There are 6 questions throughout the slides. Be sure to make notes on your answers, which you will use to complete the essay (details below)

Essay Instructions:

Write a reflective short essay responding to the following 4 prompts, drawing on both your map notes, the reading, and our class discussion. Please compose an essay, and not a list of answers.

• Your Census Tract
• What neighborhood did you focus on?
• What were the data points for your tract from Slides 1 & 2 (e.g., population density and racial/ethnic demographics)?
• How do those numbers compare to other parts of the city?
• Give one example from another tract you viewed.
• Patterns of Segregation
• What patterns did you notice about the geographic distribution of racial and ethnic groups across Philadelphia? (Slides 3 & 4)
• Were there areas with especially high concentrations of one group? Any surprising or familiar patterns?
• Connecting to History
• Refer to Zoe Greenbergs article:
• What happened to the Jones family?
• How does the historical story from the article help explain the patterns you saw in todays map data?
• Include at least one quote from the article that helps connect past and present.
• Personal or Classroom Connection
• Choose one of the following:
• How did our classroom conversation shape how you interpreted one of the maps?
• How do the patterns you saw on the maps relate to your own neighborhood, past or present?
• Was there a detail in the map or article that made you rethink something you thought you understood about housing or race?

Essay Format and Requirements: You are welcome to approach the essay in whatever way you want, as long as your reflection and thoughts are written out in full sentences, and your essay includes and introduction and a conclusion. Feel free to include images, and I encourage you to use quotes from the readings to help you present your argument. Your essay should be should be at least 200 words long, but please feel free to write more than that.

Rubric:

Responses (CLO6)

Responses (CLO6)

CriteriaRatingsPointsSociological Content

Expert

Clearly discusses key concepts and demonstrates sociological imagination. Excellent examples and good critical analysis. Clearly uses key terms and concepts from course.

70.1 to 80 pts

Proficient

Demonstrates familiarity with key concepts, uses of relevant examples and/or demonstrates some critical analysis. Some use or reference to terms or concepts but, could improve.

60.1 to 70 pts

Developing

Suggests familiarity with key concepts, uses somewhat relevant examples and/or demonstrates minor critical analysis. Missing any use of key terms or concepts.

50.1 to 60 pts

Needs Work

Includes only minimal information about the topic and does not make use of key concepts. Examples are of limited relevance.

40.1 to 50 pts

Below Basic

Exhibits limited familiarity or grasp of key concepts (does not use the text), and/or contains factual errors. No examples or highly irrelevant examples.

0.1 to 40 pts

Absent

No submission and/or submission is entirely unrelated to assignment.

0 to 0 pts

/80 pts

Writing and Meeting Assignment Requirement

Expert

Submission is very clearly organized, has logical flow, and is well-written. Little to no grammatical spelling errors. Follows all assignment guidelines (e.g., length, references, etc).

16.1 to 20 pts

Developing

Submission is somewhat organized and/or has only minor grammatical and/or spelling errors. Follows most assignment guidelines (e.g., length, references, etc).

12.1 to 16 pts

Needs Work

Moderate difficulties in following submission writing, poor use of paragraph breaks (or other mechanics); multiple grammatical and/or spelling errors. Does not meet multiple assignment guidelines (e.g., length, references, etc).

8.1 to 12 pts

Below Basic

Confusing submission and/or major, significant grammatical and/or spelling errors. Does not meet most assignment guidelines (e.g., length, references, etc).

0.1 to 8 pts

Absent

No submission and/or submission is unreadable due to problems with writing mechanics and/or missed guidelines.

0 to 0 pts

/20 pts

SOC 101 CLO 6

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Threshold: 3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Approaching Proficiency

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

No Evidence Available

0 pts

–/4 pts

I have attached the instructions. PLEASE CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE FILM: MISS REPRESENATION.

Please confirm that you understand and will follow all requirements below before drafting. Also send the titles and journal names of the two sociology journal articles for approval before writing.

I HAVE ALSO ATTACHED THE RUBRIC AND THE ASA FORMAT GUIDE.

he Book for this assessment is please let me know if you can or cannot find a copy as the information we will be writing about will require this book: Khan, Shamus, Patrick Sharkey, and Gwen Sharp. 2024. A Sociology Experiment, 3rd Edition

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1. Formatting & Technicals (Non-Negotiable)

• Length: You must write at least 2.5 full pages, but do not exceed 3 pages. Anything less than 2.5 pages loses points immediately.
• The Header: Put the name James Biney in the “Header” section of the Word document (double-click the very top of the page). It must be “outside” the main body margin. Do not include the date, professor name, or class title.
• Title: Do not use “Social Structure Essay.” Create something creative like The Invisible Architecture: Navigating My Status Set in Modern Society.
• Font: 12-point, double-spaced.

2. The Thesis Paragraph (5 Points)

• Requirement: Do not just “introduce” the topic. You must provide a clear roadmap.
• Instruction: Write a paragraph that explicitly states you will be analyzing your ascribed and achieved statuses, the dilemma of the master status, the internal dynamics of a specific social institution, and the inevitable role conflicts that arise from these structures.

3. Definitions and Citations (Crucial for 40+ Points)

• Instruction: For every sociological term (Ascribed Status, Achieved Status, Master Status, Social Group, Social Role, Role Conflict), you must:

1. Provide a formal definition.
2. Include an in-text citation from the textbook: (Author, pg#). Note: Even if you paraphrase, you must cite the page number to hit the “Highly Competent” criteria.

4. Content Breakdown for “Highly Competent” Marks

Ascribed & Achieved Status (10 Points)

• Define both with citations.
• Provide at least three (3) clear examples of ascribed statuses (e.g., race, age, sex) and three (3) achieved statuses (e.g., college student, employee, athlete).
• Briefly explain why each fits the definition.

Master Status & The “Dilemma” (10 Points)

• Define Master Status with a citation.
• Identify yours.
• The Critical Part: You must discuss the “dilemma.” Contrast how you identify yourself versus how society/others might implicitly label you. Explain the sociological importance of this gap (e.g., how it affects your life chances or social interactions).

Social Group & Roles (20 Points)

• Pick one specific institution (e.g., your University or your workplace).
• Identify the social positions (statuses) within it and the corresponding roles (the behaviors expected of those statuses).
• Instruction: You must explain the relationship between these roles. Don’t just list them; explain how they interact to make the institution function.

Role Conflict (10 Points)

• Define Role Conflict with a citation.
• Provide a “compelling” personal example. For instance, describe a time your role as a Student (needing to study for an exam) conflicted with your role as an Employee (being called into a shift) or a Family Member.

5. The “So-What” Conclusion (10 Points)

• Instruction: Do not just summarize the paper.
• Reframe your findings. Address the “sociological significance”: explain how understanding these structures changes how we view human interaction. Your “take-away” should be that social structure isn’t just a list of labels, but a framework that dictates the flow of our daily lives.

6. Final Polish (5 Points)

• Transitions: Ensure every paragraph flows logically into the next (e.g., moving from the individual “status” to the broader “institution”).
• Grammar: Zero run-on sentences or spelling errors.
• No Outside Sources: Use only the textbook. If you use Google for a definition, you will likely lose points for “outside resources.”

Examining Sampling in a Research Article

Using your campus library (or some other source), pick a research article from any professional journal that presents the results of a research project that involves some sort of sampling. Answer the following questions:

• Name of author(s):
• Title of article:
• Journal name:
• Date of publication:
• Pages of article:

1. What kind of sampling unit or element was used?
2. Was the population from which these elements were selected described? If so, describe the population.
3. How was the sample drawn?

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