Sociology homework help
Preferably something that is topical in recent news events or new research emerging on a unique topic.
The purpose of this paper is to learn more about an interesting topic.
must use at least 4 academic sources PLUS at least 2 other types
List your references on last page. It should not be based at all on personal experience.
3-4 page paper (not including reference and cover pages) on an issue/topic related to vulnerable and at-risk/at-promise youth.
The purpose of this paper is to explore issues related to the course material in a deeper way. Do not do your presentation on one of the general weekly topics (for example: substance abuse or school dropout). Choose a topic that explores an interesting aspect of adolescence or a subpopulation (ex. Minority youth graduation rates and poor LGBT youth) or a controversial topic related to treatment. Some examples of an appropriate presentation topic could be about:
- The debate about medicating children with mental illness
- How the education has failed students in a particular location (high dropout rate)
- Explore the relationship between culture/race and a particular issue facing youth
- How early parenting (in teen years) affects a specific outcome (poverty or domestic violence)
In addition to a detailed description of the population with statistics from research, paper must include answers on the following questions:
- What FIVE interesting pieces of information did you learn that you didn’t know before doing the research for this presentation.
- What further questions came up for you during your research that you would like to gain more knowledge about?
- What services are available for this population (you must name at least 2 specific agencies)?
- What additional services would be helpful for this group?
- What will change in your life as a result of learning this information?
- How can you apply what you’ve learned in your work or personal life?