{"id":1259,"date":"2020-11-04T17:24:50","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T17:24:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/tutortips\/?page_id=1259"},"modified":"2020-11-24T18:34:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T18:34:30","slug":"sociology-writing-assignments","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.uvm.edu\/tutortips\/?page_id=1259","title":{"rendered":"Sociology – Writing Assignments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Types of Writing Assignments in Sociology Classes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Critical Review<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

An effective critical review of sociological work summarizes, looks for patterns and connections, and analyzes what other sociologists have written on a given topic. This requires thorough research and understanding of said topic on the part of the critical reviewer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application of Theory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A sociological assignment to apply or test a theory looks for unambiguous understanding of the sociological concept hand, an appropriate case study or example with which to “test” the theory, and responding analysis that digs deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research Paper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sociological research papers often begin with critical reviews of sociological literature in order to frame the research question at hand. A research paper in the field of sociology will typically include the following elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n