Intro to Sociology- Final project

In addition to the material we covered this semester, there is a number of other chapters in your textbook, each of which deals with a subfield of sociological research that can benefit from the broader perspectives we have directly studied. These chapters are:

Demography
Aging
Economy
Family
Religion
Health and Medicine
Collective Behavior
Choose one of these chapters and prepare a written review of 3 pages. You will need to address the following:

What are the general perspectives and conclusions that exist in the subfield you have chosen?
How can major sociological theories (such as structural-functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory, and interaction theory) be applied to the subfield? Choose at least two.
How can general sociological concepts be applied to the subfield? Choose at least two of the following:
Structure
Culture
Socialization
Social inequality
Social identity
Power and authority (counts as one)
Deviance
Social change
Your score on this project will depend on how thoroughly you fulfill these requirements.

You are not required to use any references other than your textbook, but please make sure to identify them if you do. Note, however, that your score will suffer if you simply review what is already in your text; you must do your own work to apply the theories and concepts from this course to the chapter you choose. There are no formal requirements for citation style. If you choose to do a written review of the subfield, it does not need to meet the formal requirements of an essay or research paper.

Final rubric
Final rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReview of subfield
Student adequately provides a background into the research interests and conclusions relevant to the subfield of sociology they have chosen.
20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of theory
Student applies at least two sociological theories learned in the course to the subfield they have chosen and demonstrates adequate understanding of how the subfield and the theories connect. Student should demonstrate an ability to apply theories without relying on information already available in the textbook chapter.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of concepts
Student applies at least two sociological concepts learned in the course to the subfield they have chosen and demonstrates adequate understanding of how the subfield and the concepts connect. Student should demonstrate an ability to apply concepts without relying on information already available in the textbook chapter.
30.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAdequacy of work
Student’s review and applications are appropriately thorough, detailed, and accurate for a final project in Introduction to Sociology.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTransparency
Student cites sources where appropriate, especially if they have done research outside the available course materials.
5.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0