The final paper is an expansion of the slide deck and proposal. In this assignment, you should transition from bullet points to fully developed arguments, providing in-depth analysis and incorporating a more comprehensive range of sources.
It should flesh out topics that you provided in your slide deck but go beyond mere summary to begin synthesizing information. At this stage, you should begin to put academic sources in “conversation” to show how studies relate and diverge from each other and how that helps elucidate your paper’s argument. This entails moving away from the mere summary to critically evaluating your sources.
Introduction:
Begin with a hook that captures the reader’s interest in your topic.
Provide a clear thesis statement that presents your main argument.
Offer the reader a brief “roadmap” of the main points you’ll discuss in your paper.
Background Section (optional or incorporated into introduction):
Supply the necessary context for your topic and why it is important to study sociologically.
This section should set up the relevance and importance of your argument.
This may include relevant statistics, commentary in public debates, media depictions of the topic (movies, TV shows, novels), news stories, and assumptions you may challenge.
Body:
Each section should focus on a specific subtopic that supports your thesis.
Begin each section with a clear topic sentence.
Integrate academic sources to substantiate your points (peer-reviewed articles). Begin to synthesize sources and show their inter-relations.
Analyze the evidence presented, explaining how it supports your thesis.
Conclusion: Summarize the main points of your argument.
References:
Include a reference page with full bibliographic information for all sources cited.
Adhere to ASA or APA formatting guidelines throughout the paper.
Best Practices:
Be specific as opposed to general.
Provide specific examples and evidence to support your claims.
Include detailed explanations of sociological theories or concepts when relevant.
Move beyond mere summary:
Critically evaluate your sources, identifying any limitations or biases.
Synthesize information from different sources to build a cohesive argument.
Clearly articulate the connections between your evidence and your thesis.
Research and Sources:
Utilize at least 5-7 academic sources.
Sources should be recent (within the last 5-10 years)
Use direct quotes sparingly and only when they significantly enhance your argument.
Formatting and Style Guidelines:
Page Layout:
Use standard 1-inch margins and a readable 12-point font such as Times New Roman.
Double-space your text and ensure paragraphs are indented.
Citations:
Apply in-text citations according to APA or ASA guidelines.
Ensure all sources, including direct quotes, paraphrases, and data points, are properly cited.
Moreover, my thesis statement is something like( if you believe that my thesis statement neeeds improval, feel free to do so: Technological breakthroughs have altered the dynamics of long- distance relationships, even in the face of physical separation. This essay intends to show how technology increases intimacy in contemporary love relationships by analyzing the interaction between physical and emotional proximity, thereby changing the conventional definition of closeness and connection.
My subtopics are: ” Impact of Technology
on Communication in
Long-Distance
Relationships”, “Digital Intimacy and
Emotional Connection” and I would say “Dependency and
Overreliance”, but i think this subtopic can be improved since it is controversial to my thesis.
