SOCI 170
Writing Assignment #2
How Do Sociological Theories Analyze Society and Deviance?
25 points total
The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn and be able to display basic knowledge of the 3 primary theoretical perspectives that are utilized in sociology. This 2–4-page (typed) paper will examine generally how each theoretical perspective interprets the dynamics of society, and specifically how each theory examines a particular sociological topic (deviance).
After completing the assignment, you should be able to describe the basic framework which each theory employs to describe and analyze society. Furthermore, you should also be able to apply each theory to deviance while providing a cause and consequence analysis that considers the level of analysis of the theoretical perspective (Learning Outcome #2: Students will demonstrate the ability to understand and apply multiple sociological theories).
Your paper should include proper grammar and spelling. Keep in mind that this is a scholarly paper, and it should be presented as such. The paper must be double spaced using 11-point font (font style is your choice). A cover page is not required.
You are required to utilize available course content as the foundation of your paper. This specifically includes the chapter 1 and chapter 6 power point slides, and chapter 1 and chapter 6 of your textbook.
If you feel that your writing skills need improvement, then I would recommend making an advising appointment with the University Writing Center before you complete and submit your paper. Their contact information is located on the “Writing Assignments” page in Blackboard.
*Paragraph #1 is the Introduction (5 points total).
-Describe how each theoretical perspective (Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interactionism) analyzes society in general (not deviance specifically). Also, include the level of analysis of each theory (macrosociology or microsociology). You are required to utilize available course content as the foundation of your paper (chpt. 1). Direct quotes from the book/power point slides should be kept to a minimum. Be sure to paraphrase the readings/slides, that is, use your own words to describe what the information is asserting-do not simply quote word-for-word from the book or the power point slides (this is called plagiarism and you will lose points on your paper for doing so) (1 point for each theory = 3 points total).
-You are required to provide a citation when you “borrow” information and put it into your paper. You must provide a citation using the ASA (American Sociological Association) style that is described below.
-ASA style in-text citations: (Author’s last name-space-Year published-colon-no space-page number). An example from your book would be (Henslin 2019: 2024 – Online Assignment Homework Writing Help Service By Expert Research Writers:75). An example from the power point slides is (Power Point Slides 2021:chpt. 1).
-Define deviance and include 2-3 real-world examples of deviance (1 point).
-State which theoretical perspective you would choose to analyze deviance and describe why you have selected that theory (1 point).
*Paragraph #2 is the first body paragraph (5 points total).
-Now we are going to analyze deviance: describe in this paragraph how deviance would be explained by the theoretical perspective that you selected in your introduction. You are required to utilize available course content as the foundation of your paper (chpt. 6). Direct quotes from the book/power point slides should be kept to a minimum. Be sure to paraphrase the readings/slides, that is, use your own words to describe what the information is asserting (do not plagiarize). Also, include 3 vocabulary words (highlight or put these terms in bold) that are associated with that specific theoretical perspective as it relates to deviance. Get custom essay samples and course-specific study resources via course hero homework for you service – Include a cause and consequence analysis (include a cause of deviance and include a consequence of deviance) that considers the level of analysis (macro or micro) of the theory that you have chosen. I’m looking for depth of examination and you will be graded on how simple or complex you make the analysis (4 points).
-You are required to provide support for your analysis/perspective by offering information that is taken from the book or the power point slides. You must provide a citation using the ASA (American Sociological Association) style that is described below (1 point).
-ASA style in-text citations: (Author’s last name-space-Year published-colon-no space-page number). An example from your book would be (Henslin 2019: 2024 – Online Assignment Homework Writing Help Service By Expert Research Writers:75). An example from the power point slides is (Power Point Slides 2021:chpt. 6).
*Paragraph #3 is the second body paragraph (5 points total).
-Next I want you to choose a second theoretical perspective to examine deviance. Describe in this paragraph how deviance would be explained by a theoretical perspective different from the one that you selected in your introduction. You are required to utilize available course content as the foundation of your paper (chpt. 6). Direct quotes from the book/power point slides should be kept to a minimum. Be sure to paraphrase the readings/slides, that is, use your own words to describe what the information is asserting (do not plagiarize). Also, include 3 vocabulary words (highlight or put these terms in bold) that are associated with that specific theoretical perspective as it relates to deviance. Get custom essay samples and course-specific study resources via course hero homework for you service – Include a cause and consequence analysis (include a cause of deviance and include a consequence of deviance) that considers the level of analysis (macro or micro) of the theory that you have chosen. I’m looking for depth of examination and you will be graded on how simple or complex you make the analysis (4 points).
-You are required to provide support for your analysis/perspective by offering information that is taken from the book or the power point slides. You must provide a citation using the ASA (American Sociological Association) style that is described below (1 point).
-ASA style in-text citations: (Author’s last name-space-Year published-colon-no space-page number). An example from your book would be (Henslin 2019: 2024 – Online Assignment Homework Writing Help Service By Expert Research Writers:75). An example from the power point slides is (Power Point Slides 2021:chpt. 6).
*Paragraph #4 is the third body paragraph (5 points total).
-Finally, describe in this paragraph how deviance would be explained by the last theoretical perspective that you have not yet described and applied. You are required to utilize available course content as the foundation of your paper (chpt. 6). Direct quotes from the book/power point slides should be kept to a minimum. Be sure to paraphrase the readings/slides, that is, use your own words to describe what the information is asserting (do not plagiarize). Also, include 3 vocabulary words (highlight or put these terms in bold) that are associated with that specific theoretical perspective as it relates to deviance. Get custom essay samples and course-specific study resources via course hero homework for you service – Include a cause and consequence analysis (include a cause of deviance and include a consequence of deviance) that considers the level of analysis (macro or micro) of the theory that you have chosen. I’m looking for depth of examination and you will be graded on how simple or complex you make the analysis (4 points).
-You are required to provide support for your analysis/perspective by offering information that is taken from the book or the power point slides. You must provide a citation using the ASA (American Sociological Association) style that is described below (1 point).
-ASA style in-text citations: (Author’s last name-space-Year published-colon-no space-page number). An example from your book would be (Henslin 2019: 2024 – Online Assignment Homework Writing Help Service By Expert Research Writers:75). An example from the power point slides is (Power Point Slides 2021:chpt. 6).
*Paragraph #5 is the conclusion (4 points).
-Assignment Help – Summarize your body paragraphs-provide a brief review of how each theory would examine the sociological topic of deviance (3 points).
-Explain why different theoretical perspectives are necessary when we examine society (in general) and deviance (in particular) (1 point).
*An ASA Style References page is required (1 point). An example for your book is provided below.
Henslin, James M. 2019: 2024 – Online Assignment Homework Writing Help Service By Expert Research Writers. Essentials of Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach (13th edition).
Boston, MA: Pearson.
An example for the power point slides is provided below.
Power Point Slides. 2021. Chapter 6: Deviance and Social Control. Accessed through Blackboard for
SOCI 170.
*If multiple sources are cited in your paper, those sources must be alphabetized in the References page.
