You can upload your final project here. In the case of a video or recording hosted online you can also submit the associated URL here.
Your final project for this course will be to take one concept or theory from the course as if you were teaching it to an outsider who hasn’t taken the course.
You want to select one concept or theory from the course that you would like to explain. This can be something like “deviance” or “the difference between race and ethnicity”. If you are not sure if the concept or theory you want to explain is going to be a good fit for the project you can reach out to me and we can figure it out together.
You next need to pick the format your project is going to take. You can pick any format you want: essay, short video, padlet, digital poster, etc. If you are interested in a project format but are not sure if it qualifies just message me and ask.
Next you will want to complete the Final Project Check-In Sheet . This assignment represents a chance for everyone to make sure they are on the right track with the assignment and for me to provide everyone with feedback.
The project check-in sheet will make sure that your final project includes the following elements
The incorporation of at least one theoretical perspective within your project
The explanation of at least four sociological concepts/ideas/theories within your project
For example if you choose to focus on deviance for your final project you would also need to explain concepts such as socialization, and sanctions, and you would need to explain at least one theoretical perspective on deviance be it conflict theory, structural functionalism, etc.
Properly formatted references to at least five assigned readings/videos/etc. from the course
An argument regarding the importance of the concept to society. You want to explain what would be different about society if more people had a sociological awareness of the concept you have chosen to explain
After receiving feedback on your check-in sheet you can revise, finalize, and submit your project before or on the due date, May 21st.
Your project will be graded based on five criteria:
Analysis of Sociological Concepts
Application of Chosen Theoretical Perspective(s)
References and Incorporation of Course Materials
Effort Consistent With A Course Final
Logical Theme and Messaging
Things to remember:
Please see the rubric attached below for detailed criteria as to how you will be graded for this assignment
If you are having trouble figuring out how to start or end your project remember that the overall task is to explain your chosen topic to someone who has not taken the course, so work to include explanations of the relevant related theories and ideas that someone would need to understand in order to grasp your overall point
Also remember to spend a good amount of time/effort explaining why this topic is important to society
Remember that the end of your project, be it an essay, slides, video, etc. should include a list of references from the course that you drew on to complete the project
You need to include references to at least five assigned readings or videos from the course of the semester
You can also count any of the supplemental materials found at the end of each module toward the five course materials referenced
You can include outside sources in addition to the required sources listed above
Your list of sources needs to be formatted in APA or ASA style
Resources
Please see the for helpful tips and resources with guidance on how to format for either APA or ASA styles
If you need help organizing/outlining your ideas consider making an appointment with the Student Success CenterLinks to an external site.. A writing tutor will be able to help you organize your ideas and identify resources to cite.
