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Annotated Bibliography Instructions
You are requested to submit for grading, an annotated
bibliography. Remembering the first time I was asked to write
one, DON’T PANIC! It’s super easy and simple! This
annotated bibliography is merely to get you on track for your
final paper, in which you decide what topic you will be writing
about. So here is a breakdown of what I require in this class:
1. Find at least THREE (3) outside sources on the topic you
wish to write. Skim them over, read the abstract…will this
source help you prove your point? You don’t have to necessarily
read the source entirely, although you always are free to get
ahead of the game and do so, but get an idea through skimming
and reading the abstract if the paper works for your argument.
If yes, set it aside and find two more that also work. Then:
2. Create a “References” page in APA formatting. Then provide
a brief paragraph on WHY that source is needed for your final
paper (remember I asked you to do that before you chose that
source, right?). You place this brief paragraph underneath the
citation for that source. Then:
3. SUBMIT!
Yes, it’s that simple! There is a short pptx on this provided.
YES, there is a cover sheet, but NO abstract necessary.
NOTE: While there are tricks to incorporating this annotated
bibliography for your References page but you MUST remove
the short paragraph in order to do this. No worries…I will work
with you on this!
SOC 101 FINAL PAPER:

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This essay should be:
· Between five and ten pages in length, not including cover and
bibliography/sources cited
· At least three outside sources NOT INCLUDING
TEXTBOOKOR OTHER SOURCES FOR SOCIOLOGY (either
text or Social Theory excerpts/Tifft/Van den Haag hand outs).
· ON A TOPIC OF YOUR CHOICE. All human activities can
be viewed through a Sociological Perspective; make sure to
include these concepts as they are relevant. My suggestion to
make less work for you in the future, is to choose a problematic
issue in the field in which you are sure/thinking/might be going
into after graduation. This will provide you with a foundation
to write the larger English 222 paper at MMCC or a Capstone
paper later in your field.
· Sociology terminology must be included in paper.
· Use of APA formatting for paper and source formatting. Minor
“faux pas” will not be deducted; however, glaring mistakes –
not citing sources – will be deducted.
· LIMITED PERSONAL PRONOUNS!!!!! They make your
argument weaker. Use sparingly and limited if at all.
· Try to avoid using questions in any academic paper, reword
them as statements that pose a question. If you have
difficulties, you can either call me and I’ll give you suggestions
or you are more than welcomed to visit the Writing Center!
· MAKE SURE THERE IS A THESIS! Some examples of broad
topics:
· Sexism in medicine (those going into medicine, male nurses,
female doctors/surgeons, etc.)

3.
· Recidivism in Criminal Justice: why if jail is so bad do
people return?
· Poverty in Isabella County / Domestic Violence in Isabella
County
· How to treat cultural fascination and addiction to prescription
drugs in substance abuse programs/psychology.
Those are just a few ideas; you can choose your own topic,
again I have suggested that if you can find one “problematic”
component from the career you wish to have. Make sure your
topic has sources.
Examine that topic from a Sociological perspective: How can
what you’ve learned throughout this class explain that problem?
What solutions if any exist and since you are writing from a
persuasion aspect, what “authorities” back you up? Durkheim,
Weber, Marx, DuBois, Martineau, etc., or modern day sociology
sources such as journal articles, etc. Is there data? Include it!
IN ADDITION to the paper, please create a final paper pptx,
summarizing the work you did in your paper. You will present
this in class during finals week.