Assignment 3 Using a Sociological Approach (Student name) Professor Fearn Introduction to Sociology (Date) Learn (Write a paragraph of at least 5 to 7 sentences answering the following questions.) • What were the key findings from the research? Theory (Write 2 paragraphs of at least 5 to 7 sentences each answering the following questions.) • Use one of the four major sociological theories to explain the key findings from the research article. • How would this theory explain the key findings or conclusion of the research in the article? • What limitations does this theory demonstrate in addressing the problem examined in the research article? Limitations (Write 1-2 paragraphs of at least 5 to 7 sentences each answering the following questions.) • Every research study has limitations. What are the limitations of the research method used in this research study? • What additional research should be conducted to learn more about the problem examined in the article? ASSIGNMENT 3 USING A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH Due Week 9: 120 points For your final assignment, you’ll complete a short answer activity in which you will review a research article to identify the research conclusion. Then, you’ll take another look at that conclusion from the perspective of one of the major sociological theories. Use the Assignment 3 template to complete this assignment. LEARN Review the Article: “Money, Not Access, Key to Resident Food Choices in ‘Food Deserts’ “ https://news.ncsu.edu/2017/03/money-fooddeserts-2017/ 1) What were the key findings and conclusion from the research? THEORY Remember: The four major sociological theories are Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, and Rational Choice Theory. For more information, review Sections 1.8 - 1.12 in your webtext. 2) Use one of the four major sociological theories to explain the key findings from the research article. You should write two paragraphs, one for each question. a) How would this theory explain the key findings or conclusion of the research in the article? b) What limitations does this theory demonstrate in addressing the problem examined in the research article? 1 LIMITATIONS 3) Use the article to help answer the questions below. You should write two paragraphs, one for each question. a) Every research study has limitations. What are the limitations of the research method used in this research study? (See section 2.9 and table 2.1 of the Webtext to review the advantages and disadvantages of the different research methods.) b) What additional research should be conducted to learn more about the problem examined in the article? FORMATTING 4) Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements: • Use the Assignment 3 template to complete this assignment. • References are not required for this assignment as you will use the assigned article and your webtext. • Be sure to include your name and the date on the cover page. 2 RUBRIC Grading for this assignment will be based on the following rubric: POINTS: 120 Criteria 1. Describe the key findings of the researchers and the conclusion drawn from the research. Weight: 20% 2. Use a major sociological theory to explain the key findings or conclusion, and address any limitations of the theory. Weight: 40% ASSIGNMENT 3: USING A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH Exemplary Proficient Fair Meets Minimum Expectations Unacceptable 100% - A 85% - B 75% - C 65% - D 0% - F Accurately describes key findings and conclusion and includes supporting details. Demonstrates strong understanding by using sociology terms and providing logical, accurate, and concise information. Accurately describes key findings and conclusion and includes supporting details. Partially describes key findings and conclusion but some of the supporting details are missing. Inaccurately describes key findings or conclusion and supporting details are sparse. Does not describe the key findings and/or conclusion and does not provide supporting details. Accurately uses a major sociological theory to explain the key findings or conclusion, and addresses theory limitations with supporting details. Demonstrates strong understanding by using sociology terms and providing logical, accurate, and concise information. Accurately uses a major sociological theory to explain the key findings or conclusion, and addresses theory limitations with supporting details. Partially uses a major sociological theory to explain the key findings or conclusion, or partially addresses theory limitations, but some of the supporting details are missing. Inaccurately uses a major sociological theory to explain the key findings or conclusion, or inaccurately addresses theory limitations and supporting details are sparse. Does not use a major sociological theory to explain the key findings or conclusion and does not address theory limitations. 3 POINTS: 120 Criteria 3. Identify the articles limitations and provide additional research ideas. Weight: 30% 4. Write in a skillful manner using stated formatting and correct grammar and spelling. Weight: 10% ASSIGNMENT 3: USING A SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH Exemplary Proficient 100% - A 85% - B Identifies limitations that align with the key findings of the research, and provides additional research ideas that include supporting details. Demonstrates strong understanding by using sociology terms. Writing is excellent. Tone is appropriate and demonstrates excellent word choice. Shows exceptional logic, clarity, and stated formatting. Contains no spelling or grammatical errors. Fair Meets Minimum Expectations Unacceptable 75% - C 65% - D 0% - F Identifies limitations that align with the key findings of the research, and provides additional research ideas that include supporting details. Identifies limitations that don’t fully align with the key findings of the research, or provides additional research ideas that lack supporting details. Identifies only one limitation or limitations that don’t fully align with the key findings of the research, and lack additional research ideas and/or supporting details. Does not identify limitations or does not provide additional research ideas. Writing is proficient. Tone is appropriate. Shows logic, clarity, and stated formatting. May contain few or no spelling and/ or grammatical errors. Writing is satisfactory. Appropriate and/or consistent tone is developing. Shows moderate logic, clarity, and/or stated formatting. May contain more than a few spelling and/ or grammatical errors. Writing meets minimal standards. Tone is not appropriate. Lacking one or more of logic, clarity, and/or stated formatting. May contain many spelling and/ or grammatical errors. Writing does not meet minimal standards. Tone is not appropriate. Wholly lacking in logic, clarity, and/or stated formatting. Contains many spelling and/or grammatical errors. 4
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