This Class Schedule is Subject to Change . . . Sample Research Paper
Week One
Chapter One pptx
Readings Chapter One
What is Sociology
Sociological Theories
Homework: Read Ch. 2/Quiz 2 (take notes)
Week Two
Introduction to Dr. Schaub
Top 10 Sociological Terms
Class Created Word Web by Groups and Institutions
What is Sociology: how to use the textbook
Sociological Theories / Theorists
Lecture "Wow Factor" PBSC Icon Oral History Video
Constructing Individual Hypotheses
Homework: Read Ch.3, 4, 21 (take notes)
Week Three
Tuesday: Top 10 Sociological Terms Quiz
Select Groups and Group Names
Write an Introduction to your group
Using your outline, write your abstract for
extra credit using this document in class: Activity 3
Homework Discussion.
* Take Notes
* Practice the Vocabulary Words
* Study Notes from Class and Readings
Homework: Outline is due at start of Week 4
*Please bring 2 copies of your paper and a blank Activity 4. Walkout
Read: Continue Reading and Taking Notes, chapters: 3, 4, & 21
Week Four
Outline Handed In (Tuesday)
Social Movements Discussion
Walkout
Lecture on APA Writing Style
Hand Back Quizzes
Hand Back Journal Abstract
Go through the paper 1 / paper 2 diagram
Discussion on Writing
Work on surveys ; Start Activity 5
Homework: Turn Outline into Paper 1 (see assignments page for specifics)
Review APA Website and Notes Thoroughly
Review Peer Review, begin to write your paper.
NOTE: Paper 1 is due on Thursday
Week Five
Day 1
Activity 5 (Walkout Extra Credit) is due + survey (1 copy) is due
Race
Deviance
APA Review
Homework: Start Writing Research Paper
Day 2
Gender and Sexuality
Environment
Review Elements of Style
Surveys
Gordon Rule Class: you MUST EARN a C on your research paper.
You should be working on your survey distribution already.
Homework: Complete Research Paper due Day 1.
Week Six
Day 1
Research Paper due
Class Reading portions of Chapter Six: Groups and Organizations
Discussion of the relationship between Sociological Imagination and Your Legacy
(What will "your legacy" be 30-40 years from now?)
The Last Lecture
Study Together using Study Guide
Homework: Study for the Combined Midterm / Final Exam
Day 2
Midterm / Final Exam
Homework: Enjoy the Remainder of the Summer!