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Format MLA
Volume of 1925 – 3025 pages (9 pages)
Assignment type : Annotated Bibliography

Research Project

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Annotated Bibliography and Summary of Literature

You are required to do an annotated bibliography and summary of literature. You will conduct research on the sociological topic noted below. This project is designed to stimulate critical thinking about popular sociological issues and to sharpen your reading, writing and comprehension skills.

The first portion of the assignment (the annotated bibliography) consists of reading and reviewing TWO (2) articles. These reviews are to be done in the same manner as the reading assignments given earlier in the semester.

In the second portion of the assignment, you will compare and contrast the points made in the articles that you have summarized.

I have provided you with the first of the articles that you will read. You will do some research and find ONE (1) other article related to the topic.

Please limit your research to articles pertaining to Sociology. This is not a work on psychology, religion, political science, or any other discipline. Please do not give me summaries of any articles that are not based in Sociology.

Keep in mind that this project is worth 20% of your grade and is a reflection of your scholastic ability, reading comprehension, critical eye and most importantly–interest in the subject matter.

Brief Description of Annotated Bibliography and Summary
Your work must be done according to APA Format.
For the annotated bibliography portion of the assignment, please provide me with a concise summary of each of the articles you read. Also, please provide me with all bibliographic data of each.
In addition to your concise summaries, please print out the first page of each article and attach them at the end of your assignment.
In the summary portion of your assignment, please compare, contrast, and discuss the points made by the authors of each of the articles.
Your paper must contain:

– A heading or title to your paper on the first page.

– An Annotated Bibliography section consisting of one to two paragraph summaries of two articles. Please provide me with the name of the author, the year that the article was written, and where the article could be found.

– The Bibliography Section must be set forth in APA Format.

– A 3-4 page typed summary (12 point New York Times font, double-spaced, 1 inch margins)

-The first page of the article used (the actual first page).

Your written work will be evaluated on:

-The quality of the article selected

-Your level of sociological insight

-The quality of your writing (including content, demonstration of insight and critical thinking, spelling, grammar and organization)

Important: This is an Introductory Sociology class. The purpose of the assignment is to stimulate thinking on sociology. Keep your focus on Sociology. Your bibliography must be based on sociological research and writing. Please avoid discussion of psychology, history, etc.

This assignment is due no later than the beginning of class on November ___20___. No extensions of time will be given. Absolutely no papers will be accepted after that date and time.
You must hand your work in to me at class. I do not accept electronic filings of any kind.
All papers must be stapled together. No exceptions.

Step 1: Topic
The following is the Topic/ Research Question for the SO 111 Introduction to Sociology writing assignment:
Topic: Must Economic Inequality Exist for Society to Function Effectively?

Step 2: Select Articles
I have posted your first article on Blackboard. You must use the posted article plus one other of your own choosing.
The mandatory article is entitled “Uses of the Underclass in America”, by renowned sociologist/anthropologist Herbert Gans.

Step 3: Write an Annotated Bibliography
An annotated bibliography is a detailed description of each of your selected sources.
To do a proper annotated bibliography, you must summarize each article. The best way to summarize each article is to answer all of the following questions.

1. What are the main arguments? Be detailed and discuss the author’s purpose for conducting the research.

2. What is the author’s point in this article? What is the key question/concept in the mind of the author?

3. What are the conclusions in the article?

4. How did the researcher collect the information (methodology)? Did the researcher conduct interviews, review literature, or create surveys?

Step 4: Discuss the Literature
Upon completion of your two summaries, you will compare, contrast and discuss the articles that you have read. You will tell me which articles are the most relevant, coherent, sensible, etc. Do not merely rehash your article summaries.