Writing Homework Help

9 pages + annotated bibliography

STEP 1: Identify your topic and research question . The thesis statement is the answer to your research question. You might not know what your thesis statement is until you read more about your topic.

thesis statement is the answer to your research question, the main idea of your research . refine your ideas and understanding.

ASSIGNMENT: Write one typed page (12 font), double spaced) stating your topic and research question, include 1. why you think this topic is important to study, 2. what you already know about the topic 3. a personal experience that may have influenced and 4. what you hope to learn about the topic (might be your research question?) and why you think it is important to society to know more about this topic.

Sociological Research Questions (pick one)

In American society, does social class have a role in what type of school a person goes to? How does this compare to other societies?

Does a person’s ethnicity or gender affect their chances of receiving a scholarship to college? Why?

How does the way that women are portrayed on television affect the way women are seen in society?

Has the relationship between mother and child changed with women working outside of the home instead of women staying home and taking care of the housework and children?

Does religion have an impact on how the LGBT plus community is perceived in society? Is this different in other societies other than ours?

Does social class have an impact on a couple getting married? (example, an upper class man marrying a middle class woman) How do other factors affect why a couple gets married? (career status or pregnancy) Are these factors different in other societies?

How do racial stereotypes affect social interaction and people’s perceptions about different racial groups?

How do social networks influence educational opportunities?

What is the influence of romantic comedies on women’s expectations in their relationships?

Does race affect our choices of political candidates? Does race affect our educational opportunities? What other factors might affect one’s educational opportunities?

Why are some images and ideas prevalent in the mass media while others are marginalized?

How do sports influence young people and their view of a role model?

What are our societies perspectives on interracial marriages? How is this different in other societies?

Is social class related to spatial (geographical) segregation?

What affects has the Black Lives Matter movement had on the political consciousness of young people in the US?

What are the pros and cons of being a feminist?

How does sex discrimination appear in marriage?

Does sex discrimination appear in the classroom?

How does gender discrimination appear at work?

What can governments do to close the gender gap?

Why do women have limited professional opportunities in sports?

How is gender discrimination evident in the military?

What are the differences between toys of girls and boys? How has this changed?

Are paternity and maternity leaves important for babies?

What had been done and what can be done to make cities safer for girls?

What are the major challenges women face at the workplace?

How have women in sports fought for equality?

What does it mean to be transgender?

Why are girls at greater risk for exploitation and sexual violence?

In what ways is violence perpetrated against women and girls violated in different countries?

How can we teach boys and girls that they have equal rights?

How are LGBTQA people treated in the United States as compared to other countries?

What is the political history of the LGBTQA community in the United States?

What is the coming out process for LGBTQA individuals?

Who opposes and who supports same sex marriage?

Identify a LGBTQA activist and write about their story, struggles and the historical context that shaped their experiences.

What is meant by Black masculinities and how do these constructions reflect the society we live in?

What is machismo and, in what ways, is it a good and/or bad thing?

STEP 2: Annotated Bibliography in Turabian/Chicago Style for Your Research Paper

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF FOR EACH OF YOUR SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF WRITING THE ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Rules to follow: Take your sources one at a time. Answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES BUTIN A NARRATIVE FORM .

• What is the main, or most significant idea of this source? What is the author trying to do (purpose)? Who do you think is the author’s intended audience?
• What parts of the subject does the source emphasize or de-emphasize? What assumptions does the author make about the topic or audience?
• Is there any bias or slant in the source? Are there obvious omissions that seem important to the ideas being discussed? Does the evidence clearly support the author’s main points?
• Was this source helpful to you? How does it help you shape your argument? How can you use this source in your research project? Has it changed how you think about your topic?

The Chicago Manual of Style states the following formatting rules. The text should be double-spaced.

• Numbering starts on the first page of writing (not the title page), at the top right of the page.
• There should be 1 inch (2.54 cm) margins all around (top, bottom, left, and right) on each page.
• Use Times Roman font, or a similar serif font.
• Each paragraph should be indented using the tab key.