Critical Review Paper

Introduction

The critical review paper is a significant component of the class activities. Students are required to write the paper using the topic selected in Week 2.

This week you will submit the final draft of the paper.

Activity Instructions
The critical review paper reflects expansion of the selected topic, course content, and related scholarly sources.

Standard guidelines for developing references include:

• All references must be cited in APA format.
• Minimum of 4 sources
  • Minimum of 2 recent (since 2000) academic journal articles integrated into the paper.
  • Minimum of 2 electronic sources (web citations) integrated into the paper.
  • Electronic sources must be .edu, .gov, or .org in order to be acceptable
• Logic, academic voice, and writing according to collegial style
• First person writing style avoided; thoughts presented in academic third person.
• Grammar, spelling, and punctuation acceptable for college level course.
• Correct citations for 4 references as detailed above and in accordance of APA Style
• Full and creative development of the topic developed.
• Formal outline included as separate document
• Format followed will include: title at the beginning of the text, introductory paragraph, body of paper, and conclusion.

The final draft of the critical review paper is an expansion of the material presented throughout the course and should represent student perspective blended with scholarly material.

Writing Requirements (APA format)

• 9-10 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title page or references page
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Title page with topic and name of student
• References page (4 resource)

Grading and Assessment
This activity will be graded using the Writing Skills Grading Rubric (in Course Documents).

Course Learning Outcome(s): 1-6

1. Understand the main constructs of sociology as a discipline
2. Understand how the scientific-humanistic body of knowledge contributes and contributed to the development of the discipline.
3. Understand and be able to differentiate between the major theoretical viewpoints and research findings within the discipline.
4. Identify factors that influence social behavior and life choices.
5. Learn how to interpret research findings within the discipline.
6. Develop an attitude of open-minded inquiry into diverse human social behavior.