SOC 1101 FINAL
PROJECT
THE FAMILY
Using the textbook and the South University Online
Library, write a 1000-word (minimum) paper, using APA standards, that addresses
the following questions:
Families have changed greatly over the past 60 years,
and they continue to become more diverse.
- Why is the
family considered the most important agent of socialization? - What caused
the dramatic changes to the American family? What are those changes? - Describe the
differences in marriage and family life that are linked to class, race,
gender, and personal choice. - Do you feel
the trend towards diverse families is positive or negative? - If the trend
changed towards traditional (pre-World War II) families, how would that
affect women’s rights?
This assignment is worth 200 points, which can be
accumulated according to the table below. Overall this project counts for 15%
of your final grade. If you have any questions please let me know.
|
Final Project Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
|
Introduction and a conclusion that reviews all main Explained why the family is considered the most |
20 40 |
|
Described the changes to the family and explained |
40 |
|
Described the differences in marriage and family Integrated personal views on the main issue. |
40 |
|
Related essay writings to the concepts and theories |
40 |
|
Submitted on or before due date, using correct |
20 |
|
Total: |
200 |
When completing the assignment, please
focus on the grading criteria. I want you to answer the questions above, but
also take into consideration where you accumulate your point. We will be
discussing family multiple times throughout this quarter and you should have a
good understanding of what important roles the family plays in our lives.
Please make sure that you base your answers not so much on personal accounts,
but rather on the research you have found during class, in your book, and other
sources through the library. I will be available to discuss any questions about
this assignment throughout the quarter also, so please approach me if you have
any concerns.
Also if you would like to receive extra
credit, you may give a presentation on your project to the class on the date
the project is due. If you choose to do so, please let me know at least 1 week
in advance so I can schedule class activities accordingly. Also your presentation
should follow the same format as your current event presentation as having to
be prepared, having visual aids, etc. This is not a mandatory part of the grade
and is not required. This is only to give you extra credit, and this credit may
be applied to any of your grades in the course (exams, project, presentation,
etc)
