prompt
Please write 800–1000 words about at least one of the following
topics and how it relates to Durkheim’s sociological theory:1
1. Division of Labor
2. Mechanical Versus Organic Solidarity
3. “Real” Versus “Personal” Rights
4. The Nature of Morality
5. Social Facts
6. Sociology, Biology, Physics, and Psychology
7. Normal / Abnormal (Anomic) Division of Labor
Must Haves:
1. A thesis statement in the form of: “In this paper, I show
that ______ is the most important aspect of Durkheim’s
sociological theory.”
a. This is because… (say something about why you think
THIS is an important part of the puzzle for Durkheim).
2. According to Durkheim, ______ is… (a citation from the
reading about what Durkheim thinks the chosen topic IS).
a. Alternatively: Of the division of labor, Durkheim says,
“…” (Durkheim, The Article/Book, pp.).
b. Alternatively again: In my interpretation, when
Durkheim says, “_____,” what he means is [very
casual, very not-smart-sounding interpretation].
1 Please don’t write about more than three (3) topics
Some Rules:
1. No sentence should be longer than 10 words.
2. Use casual or ordinary language as often as possible.
3. Use phrases like:
a. In my opinion…
b. In my interpretation…
c. Moreover, furthermore, due to, because of…
4. No paragraph more than 5 sentences long.
Formatting Rules:
1. 11-pt. Times New Roman
a. Title should be same font!!!
2. No underline, no bold, no italics on anything
a. *Italics for technical terms if you want to!
3. Header should have your last name and page number.
4. Bibliography!!!
a. For this, you might only have one entry!
