Sociology Annotated Biblio and final paper..PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Annotated Bibliography DUE IN 1 Day

This week, you will produce an introductory paragraph with your thesis statement and an annotated bibliography for the Final Research Paper. Thesis Statement: Generating a thesis statement is perhaps the most important part of the research paper process. It is essential for you to craft a strong, defendable thesis statement upon which you will base further research. Include your thesis statement within an introductory paragraph. Annotated Bibliography: The purpose of the annotated bibliography is to assist you in developing research analysis skills including critical thinking, writing, and literature research skills. The annotated bibliography should include the following information for each source:

Name of the article, including the complete bibliographic citation, using APA format. Summary/abstract of the article – annotation (sometimes it is helpful to ask yourself the following questions in synthesizing the information): Who? (author) What was done? (e.g., an experimental study investigating the interaction of short term memory and attention) How? (was it done) What were the findings? (identify the major ones) Contributions? (new findings, applications, etc.)

Review the complete instructions for the Final Research Paper in Week Five of your online course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide. To conduct accurate research for the annotated bibliography, consider the following:

Research in peer-reviewed journals or other journals that are considered to have reliable information. Do not use sources from the secular press (e.g., Time, Newsweek, or Wikipedia). Review the guidelines for acceptable sources by reading the “Academic Research” section within the Student Responsibilities and Policies tab under Course Home on the left navigation toolbar in your online course. Identify at least three academic sources, In these journals, the research and information is either reviewed by an editorial team (such as for the Academy of Management Review) or a group of peers

The paper must be four pages in length and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least three scholarly resources other than the textbook to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page.

Final Research Paper DUE IN ONE WEEK

The Final Research Paper is a research study addressing a country mentioned in the course. The Final Research Paper provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate the understanding of how cultures and politics affect one another, and ultimately affect social change.

Within the Final Research Paper, address the following:

Select a chosen culture within the developing or developed worlds listed below; or alternatively obtain your instructor’s permission to analyze a culture not listed. Describe the culture’s political system. Identify a problem within the selected nation’s culture. Determine how the political system and the culture affect solutions as well as and the development of policies regarding the identified problem. Potential nations to be examined:

China Japan Russia Nigeria South Africa Germany Mexico India Serbia Bulgaria Ukraine Egypt The paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style. You must use at least four scholarly to support your claims and subclaims. Cite your resources in text and on the reference page

Writing the Final Research Paper The Final Research Paper:

Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in lengthMust include a title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least three scholarly resourcesMust document all sources in APA style Must include a separate reference page