SO 105 Social Problems

Steps
1. Pick a social problem that you are interested in researching
2. Get the topic approved by the Professor
3. Complete the Information Literacy Project which is in a separate document
(Look for resources that you can use in your paper)
4. Paper Contents
A) Define the Social Problem
1. Identify the social problem (1-2 paragraphs)
2. How are you affected by this problem? (1 paragraph)
B) Comparison of Theoretical Perspectives
1. Define the problem using each of the THREE theoretical perspectives (3 paragraphs)
2. Which theoretical perspective do you prefer in explaining this social problem and why? (1
paragraph)
C) Solutions
1. Identify at least one solution to the problem using EACH theoretical perspective.
2. What are some societal obstacles that would make these solutions unattainable (1
paragraph)
D) Personal Opinion and Critique on the Problem and its Solution
1. Defend your position on this problem using a theoretical perspective
Estimated length of paper/project is 4-5 pages, double-spaced, APA OR ASA format..
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