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Analytical Research Paper Guidelines

Sociology 2043A

Summer 2017

K.Moss

 

                                                                                                35% of final grade

                                                                                   Due Aug 14 2017

 

You are required to critically review and evaluate a topic of your choice in the area of the family.

 

The research paper should be half review and half critique, in essay format and must include:

 

–              a proper bibliographic reference (use APA or MLA citation style)

–              introduction– a clear, simple statement of the research topic and focus of the paper (precisely define your topic and the need for studying it);

–              critical review of facts– an overview of the major findings (i.e., divide topic into several sections);

–              critique– present your general perspective and conclusions about the literature in the field. This entails a critical discussion of the (past & current) research findings, and methods used by the author(s);

–              Identify and address the strengths/biases/ limitations and gaps in the literature;

–              How does your topic relate to theory as discussed in class? Be sure to make connections with sociology of the family in your research paper!

–              Canadian content! Try to obtain secondary sources (journal articles, texts, etc.) which examine Canadian issues/data/material.

–              conclusions- briefly restate the research question(s), and the relevance of your topic. When discussing the relevance of your topic, be sure to make reference to the evidence presented in the paper. Present your conclusions about the literature in the field and discuss possible future directions. In terms of implications, this is where you ask, “If we accept the arguments/evidence presented, what potential consequences or impact could this have for a) the individuals, the groups (families) or communities most directly affected, b) society in general, c) our social theories, d) our philosophical assumptions about society and human beings.

–              Approximately 8-12 double spaced pages.

–              only hard copies of the paper will be accepted; no e-mails, faxes, or anything else.

 

Step 1:

Research Topic Outline and Bibliography                Due July 26 2017

                                                                                                            15% of final grade

  • prepare a 1-2 page outline identifying your research topic (make it as narrow as possible without being a thesis statement).
  • indicate the focus of the paper/ what you plan to examine, and the need for studying it (i.e., discuss the issues and questions which you foresee your paper addressing).
  • include the type(s) of secondary sources you plan to consult (i.e., explain the sources critical to your proposed research, by demonstrating that they are adequate for your paper).
  • provide a 1-2 paragraph summary of preliminary findings in the literature.
  • prepare a bibliography of at least 5 scholarly sources collected to date. In your paper, do not include articles from non academic journals (i.e., Good Housekeeping, Women’s Home Journal, Reader’s Digest, Cosmopolitan, etc). The final bibliography of your research paper will include at least 10 academic sources.

Step 2:

Elements of a Research Paper

In general, the research paper is graded on what a student demonstrates about his/her:

  • research skills,
  • ability to think critically about a topic and the sources necessary to study and limit that topic,
  • ability to combine information and ideas into a focused, organized- analytical paper.
  • ability to write a grammatical, stylistic, mechanically correct paper, and
  • ability to document and list sources accurately and usefully.
  • 8-12 double spaced pages

Specially, the research paper is graded on:

  • title (usefulness, accuracy)
  • introduction (present a clear research topic with a focus)
  • arguments/evidence/research findings (depth, breadth, logic, quality, use)
  • organization (clarity, logic, consistency, within paragraphs, in overall paper)
  • focus
  • sentence structure
  • punctuation (usage, spacing)
  • person (avoidance of first and second)
  • present tense (Use third person and present tense where appropriate. For example, “Peters investigates alcohol abuse and argues that . . . .”)
  • spelling and punctuation
  • page numbering (in text, and in bibliography)
  • documentation (giving credit for ideas, facts, words)
  • format (footnotes)
  • quotations (appropriateness, logic, identification of authors)
  • conclusion (originality, thoughtfulness, appeal, appropriateness, usefulness)

Helpful Hints….

  • Keep in mind that a standard way of writing an essay is to use the “hour-glass” model. That is, you start off with very general information and move systematically to more specific information. You return to the general level in your conclusions where you can discuss the relevance of your specific topic to the broader or general area you are examining.
  • Do NOT attempt to read every word in every source; it is NOT necessary. You are doing preliminary work. Exploit the introduction, table of contents, foreword, conclusion, index, and parts of key chapters to decide how the work is useful in researching your topic (just as you would in deciding on the usefulness of any source).
  • Do not try to cover every source. Provide a useful view of the critical sources which anyone doing your topic must look at. Whether or not you have yet finished your research, or you have yet to acquire them, you should have determined which are the critical sources.
  • Do not use such notes as “Interlibrary Loan has not yet provided this source” or “Based on what I have read so far in this book . . . .”
  • No abbreviations or short forms.
  • Proofread your paper or give it to a friend.
  • Remember to keep a copy of your work!

 

 

 

 

 

Writing an Introduction

 

An example of what the introduction should include is presented below:

 

  1. First Paragraph: Begin with a pertinent quote or a striking statement if available. Try to capture your reader’s interest. Identify the GENERAL topic area addressed by the essay.

 

  1. Second (perhaps third) Paragraph(s): Move your reader systematically from the general idea you started with to the specific topic you will address in the essay. You can use any key ideas or themes from your research/outline to help you write the first sentence of each paragraph in the Introduction. The remainder of each paragraph should elaborate upon the key idea presented in the first sentence.

 

  1. State your purpose: Once you have introduced your specific topic, tell your reader the purpose of your essay. That is, tell your reader what you are going to do in the essay. You can do this by providing your readers with an outline of the story you are going to tell. This can include a brief explanation of your research topic; an overview of the debate you will examine, or a description of the various arguments and evidence you will consider in the essay. The key here is brief.

 

  1. State how you will accomplish your purpose. Tell the reader how you are going to proceed in your essay in light of your stated purpose. Identify the order of the major points/sub-sections or arguments and evidence you will present.

 

NOTE: The Introduction should give you an idea of the form the rest of the essay will take. That is, the outline you describe in your Introduction should serve as a template for your essay, especially if you follow the suggestion in point 4 which advises you to spell out how you are going to proceed. While in the essay itself you may decide to elaborate on a specific section, the logic of your presentation should be evident when you state your purpose and discuss how you will achieve your purpose in the essay (steps 3 and 4 above).

 

 

 

 

Subject Essay Writing Pages 9 Style APA

Answer

Analytical Research Paper Guidelines

Sociology 2043A

Summer 2017

K.Moss

 

                                                                                                35% of final grade

                                                                                   Due Aug 14 2017

 

You are required to critically review and evaluate a topic of your choice in the area of the family.

 

The research paper should be half review and half critique, in essay format and must include:

 

–              a proper bibliographic reference (use APA or MLA citation style)

–              introduction– a clear, simple statement of the research topic and focus of the paper (precisely define your topic and the need for studying it);

–              critical review of facts– an overview of the major findings (i.e., divide topic into several sections);

–              critique– present your general perspective and conclusions about the literature in the field. This entails a critical discussion of the (past & current) research findings, and methods used by the author(s);

–              Identify and address the strengths/biases/ limitations and gaps in the literature;

–              How does your topic relate to theory as discussed in class? Be sure to make connections with sociology of the family in your research paper!

–              Canadian content! Try to obtain secondary sources (journal articles, texts, etc.) which examine Canadian issues/data/material.

–              conclusions- briefly restate the research question(s), and the relevance of your topic. When discussing the relevance of your topic, be sure to make reference to the evidence presented in the paper. Present your conclusions about the literature in the field and discuss possible future directions. In terms of implications, this is where you ask, “If we accept the arguments/evidence presented, what potential consequences or impact could this have for a) the individuals, the groups (families) or communities most directly affected, b) society in general, c) our social theories, d) our philosophical assumptions about society and human beings.

–              Approximately 8-12 double spaced pages.

–              only hard copies of the paper will be accepted; no e-mails, faxes, or anything else.

 

Step 1:

Research Topic Outline and Bibliography                Due July 26 2017

                                                                                                            15% of final grade

  • prepare a 1-2 page outline identifying your research topic (make it as narrow as possible without being a thesis statement).
  • indicate the focus of the paper/ what you plan to examine, and the need for studying it (i.e., discuss the issues and questions which you foresee your paper addressing).
  • include the type(s) of secondary sources you plan to consult (i.e., explain the sources critical to your proposed research, by demonstrating that they are adequate for your paper).
  • provide a 1-2 paragraph summary of preliminary findings in the literature.
  • prepare a bibliography of at least 5 scholarly sources collected to date. In your paper, do not include articles from non academic journals (i.e., Good Housekeeping, Women’s Home Journal, Reader’s Digest, Cosmopolitan, etc). The final bibliography of your research paper will include at least 10 academic sources.

Step 2:

Elements of a Research Paper

In general, the research paper is graded on what a student demonstrates about his/her:

  • research skills,
  • ability to think critically about a topic and the sources necessary to study and limit that topic,
  • ability to combine information and ideas into a focused, organized- analytical paper.
  • ability to write a grammatical, stylistic, mechanically correct paper, and
  • ability to document and list sources accurately and usefully.
  • 8-12 double spaced pages

Specially, the research paper is graded on:

  • title (usefulness, accuracy)
  • introduction (present a clear research topic with a focus)
  • arguments/evidence/research findings (depth, breadth, logic, quality, use)
  • organization (clarity, logic, consistency, within paragraphs, in overall paper)
  • focus
  • sentence structure
  • punctuation (usage, spacing)
  • person (avoidance of first and second)
  • present tense (Use third person and present tense where appropriate. For example, “Peters investigates alcohol abuse and argues that . . . .”)
  • spelling and punctuation
  • page numbering (in text, and in bibliography)
  • documentation (giving credit for ideas, facts, words)
  • format (footnotes)
  • quotations (appropriateness, logic, identification of authors)
  • conclusion (originality, thoughtfulness, appeal, appropriateness, usefulness)

Helpful Hints….

  • Keep in mind that a standard way of writing an essay is to use the “hour-glass” model. That is, you start off with very general information and move systematically to more specific information. You return to the general level in your conclusions where you can discuss the relevance of your specific topic to the broader or general area you are examining.
  • Do NOT attempt to read every word in every source; it is NOT necessary. You are doing preliminary work. Exploit the introduction, table of contents, foreword, conclusion, index, and parts of key chapters to decide how the work is useful in researching your topic (just as you would in deciding on the usefulness of any source).
  • Do not try to cover every source. Provide a useful view of the critical sources which anyone doing your topic must look at. Whether or not you have yet finished your research, or you have yet to acquire them, you should have determined which are the critical sources.
  • Do not use such notes as “Interlibrary Loan has not yet provided this source” or “Based on what I have read so far in this book . . . .”
  • No abbreviations or short forms.
  • Proofread your paper or give it to a friend.
  • Remember to keep a copy of your work!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing an Introduction

 

An example of what the introduction should include is presented below:

 

  1. First Paragraph: Begin with a pertinent quote or a striking statement if available. Try to capture your reader’s interest. Identify the GENERAL topic area addressed by the essay.

 

  1. Second (perhaps third) Paragraph(s): Move your reader systematically from the general idea you started with to the specific topic you will address in the essay. You can use any key ideas or themes from your research/outline to help you write the first sentence of each paragraph in the Introduction. The remainder of each paragraph should elaborate upon the key idea presented in the first sentence.

 

  1. State your purpose: Once you have introduced your specific topic, tell your reader the purpose of your essay. That is, tell your reader what you are going to do in the essay. You can do this by providing your readers with an outline of the story you are going to tell. This can include a brief explanation of your research topic; an overview of the debate you will examine, or a description of the various arguments and evidence you will consider in the essay. The key here is brief.

 

  1. State how you will accomplish your purpose. Tell the reader how you are going to proceed in your essay in light of your stated purpose. Identify the order of the major points/sub-sections or arguments and evidence you will present.

 

NOTE: The Introduction should give you an idea of the form the rest of the essay will take. That is, the outline you describe in your Introduction should serve as a template for your essay, especially if you follow the suggestion in point 4 which advises you to spell out how you are going to proceed. While in the essay itself you may decide to elaborate on a specific section, the logic of your presentation should be evident when you state your purpose and discuss how you will achieve your purpose in the essay (steps 3 and 4 above).

 

 

 

References

Daoud, N., Smylie, J., Urquia, M., Allan, B., & O’Campo, P. (2013). The contribution of socio-economic position to the excesses of violence and intimate partner violence among Aboriginal versus non-Aboriginal women in Canada. Can J Public Health, 104(4), 278-283.

Daoud, N., Urquia, M. L., O’Campo, P., Heaman, M., Janssen, P. A., Smylie, J., & Thiessen, K. (2012). Prevalence of Abuse and Violence Before, During, and After Pregnancy in a National Sample of Canadian Women. American Journal of Public Health, 102(10), 1893–1901. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3490644/

Devries, K. M., Mak, J. Y., Garcia-Moreno, C., Petzold, M., Child, J. C., Falder, G., … & Pallitto, C. (2013). The global prevalence of intimate partner violence against women. Science, 340(6140), 1527-1528.

Government of Canada. (2016). The Chief Public Health Officer’s Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2016- A focus on family violence in Canada. Retrieved from https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/chief-public-health-officer-reports-state-public-health-canada/2016-focus-family-violence-canada.html

Guruge, S., Roche, B., and Catallo, C. (2012). Violence against Women: An Exploration of the Physical and Mental Health Trends among Immigrant and Refugee Women in Canada. Nursing Research and Practice 2012(2012). Retrieved from https://www.hindawi.com/journals/nrp/2012/434592/cta/

Ministry of the Status of Women. (2012). Domestic violence action plan progress report update May 2012. Retrieved from http://www.women.gov.on.ca/owd/english/ending-violence/dvap_update_2012.shtml

Moyer, V. A. (2013). Screening for intimate partner violence and abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults: US preventive services task force recommendation statement. Annals of internal medicine, 158(6), 478-486.

Sinha, M. (2012). Family violence in Canada: A statistical profile, 2010. Statistics Canada. Retrieved from http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85-002-x/2012001/article/11643-eng.pdf

Sinha, M. (2013). Measuring violence against women: Statistical trends. Juristat: Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics, 1.

Wathen, C. N., MacGregor, J. C. D., & MacQuarrie, B. J. (2015). The Impact of Domestic Violence in the Workplace: Results From a Pan-Canadian Survey. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 57(7), e65–e71. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4676385/

 

 

 

 

 

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