SOC 213 Final Project II Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
The second part (Part II) of the final project for this course is the creation of a letter of intent.
The field of sociology presents a unique perspective to viewing the world’s social problems. Social problems tend to be viewed solely as individual constructs and
responsibilities, but sociologists take a deeper dive into the complex set of variables driving the development of these problems using various theoretical
perspectives. As these problems surface in individual lives, the workplace, and communities, a sociological perspective is valuable for providing a framework for
deeper investigation of variables and limiting personal biases when analyzing problems.
In this project, you will play the part of a sociologist who has been requested by your national community to craft a letter of intent to the potential funder, the
Department of Health and Human Services. The project will be divided into two parts. In the first part, you will prepare to write the letter of intent by conducting
research on the social problem and thinking about how to limit your personal biases when later analyzing the social issue. In the second part of the project, the
letter of intent, you will analyze the problem from a sociological perspective, outlining the influential variables and the local and global impacts of the problem,
and finally suggest a potential solution.
The final submission for Part II will occur in Module Seven.
In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes:
Analyze contemporary social problems on local and global scales by applying key theoretical perspectives
Analyze social variables and determinants for their influence in the development of contemporary social problems on a local and global scale
Suggest potential solutions that are aligned with best practices for addressing the negative impacts of social issues
Illustrate how the use of sociological theory limits personal and societal biases in analyzing social problems
Part II
You have completed your background research and thought about how you will limit your biases in the analysis of the social issue. Now you are ready to write
your letter of intent. The potential funder will want to know the local and global impact of the social problem, the variables causing the problem to occur, and
your potential solution with justification for why the solution will be successful.
Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:
I.
Introduction: In this section, you will set the stage for the rest of your letter. Explain the contemporary social problem that you selected and discuss the
relevance for today’s society on a local scale. How does the issue present itself in the United States or in your local community?
II.
Problem Description: Based on the variables and determinants you previously identified when preparing for this letter, determine the most influential
social variables and determinants leading to the social problem and justify your selections with research you previously conducted in preparing to write
this letter.
III.
Global Impact: So that the funder can understand the significance of the social problem, you will explain the local and global impacts using a sociological
perspective.
A. Provide an example of how the social problem manifests itself on a global scale. In what other country or countries does this problem present
itself and how?
B. Compare and contrast the existence of the problem locally versus globally. How is the way the problem exists locally similar to or different from
the way it exists globally?
C. Based on your comparison of the local and global manifestations of the social issue, what conclusions can you draw about the influence of
globalization on this specific social issue? How similar or different are the social issues and their repercussions, and what does that mean in
relation to the impact of globalization?
D. Select a key sociological theoretical perspective that best explains why there are similarities and differences in how the social issue presents on
a local and global scale, justifying your selection.
E. Apply your selected theoretical perspective to explain why there are similarities and differences in how the social issue presents on a local and
global scale.
IV.
Potential Solution
A. Based on your previous research, what suggestion do you have for responding to the identified social issue? Specifically what do you suggest as
an action in responding to the social issue?
B. Explain why your suggestion is likely to be successful, substantiating with research. Explain how the suggestion takes into account your previous
research of attempted solutions and identified best practices.
Deliverable
Final Submission: Letter of Intent
In Module Seven, you will submit your final letter of intent. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product,
listed above (I–IV). It should reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. Your final submission will be graded using the Final Product
Part II Rubric.
Final Product Part II Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Your Letter of Intent must be 2–3 pages in length and use APA formatting. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and
one-inch margins in Microsoft Word. Include at least three scholarly sources cited in APA format.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information,
review these instructions.
Critical Elements
Introduction
Exemplary (100%)
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response provides a strong
foundation for the rest of the
letter
Proficient (85%)
Explains the social problem and
discusses the relevance for
today’s society on a local level
Problem Description
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
determination demonstrates
keen insight into influential
variables and determinants
Determines the most
influential social variables and
determinants leading to the
social problem and justifies the
selections with research
Global Impact: Global
Scale
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
example provides keen insight
into how the problem
manifests itself on a global
scale
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
comparison demonstrates keen
insight into the variances of
how social problems manifest
themselves globally
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
conclusions demonstrate keen
insight into the influence of
globalization on the social issue
Provides an example of how
the social problem manifests
itself on a global scale
Global Impact:
Compare and
Contrast
Global Impact:
Globalization
Compares and contrasts the
existence of the problem
locally and globally
Draws conclusions about the
influence of globalization on
the specific social issue based
on previous comparison
Needs Improvement (55%)
Explains the social problem and
discusses the relevance for
today’s society on a local level,
but response has gaps in detail
or accuracy
Determines the most
influential social variables and
determinants leading to the
social problem and justifies
selections, but variables and
determinants are
inappropriate, or response is
weakly justified
Provides an example of how
the social problem manifests
itself on a global scale, but
example is irrelevant or
inaccurate
Compares and contrasts the
existence of the problem
locally and globally, but
comparison has gaps in detail
or accuracy
Draws conclusions about the
influence of globalization on
the specific social issue, but
conclusions are not based on
previous comparison, or
conclusions are inappropriate
or irrelevant
Not Evident (0%)
Does not explain the social
problem and does not discuss
the relevance for today’s
society on a local level
Value
16
Does not determine the most
influential social variables and
determinants leading to the
social problem
16
Does not provide an example
of how the social problem
manifests itself on a global
scale
6.4
Does not compare and contrast
the existence of the problem
locally and globally
6.4
Does not draw conclusions
about the influence of
globalization on the specific
social issue
6.4
Global Impact:
Theoretical
Perspectives
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
selection of theoretical
perspective demonstrates keen
insight into appropriate
application
Selects a key sociological
theoretical perspective that
best explains why there are
similarities and differences in
how the social issue presents
itself on a local and global
scale, justifying the selection
Global Impact: Apply
Perspective
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation demonstrates keen
insight into the application of
the theoretical perspective
Applies selected theoretical
perspective to explain why
there are similarities and
differences in how the social
issue presents itself on a local
and global scale
Potential Solution:
Suggestion
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
response is particularly well
aligned to previous research
Suggests response to the
identified social issue based on
previous research
Potential Solution:
Successful
Meets “Proficient” criteria, and
explanation is particularly well
aligned with research
Explains why the suggestion is
likely to be successful,
substantiating with research
Articulation of
Response
Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented
in a professional and easy-toread format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Selects a key sociological
theoretical perspective that
explains why there are
similarities and differences in
how the social issue presents
itself on a local and global scale
and justifies the selection, but
selection or justification is
inappropriate or irrelevant
Applies selected theoretical
perspective to explain why
there are similarities and
differences in how the social
issue presents itself on a local
and global scale, but with gaps
in detail or accuracy
Suggests response to the
identified social issue, but
response is not based on
previous research
Explains why the suggestion is
likely to be successful, and
substantiates with research,
but response is cursory,
illogical, or weakly
substantiated
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Does not select a key
sociological theoretical
perspective that best explains
why there are similarities and
differences in how the social
issue presents itself on a local
and global scale
6.4
Does not apply selected
theoretical perspective to
explain why there are
similarities and differences in
how the social issue presents
itself on a local and global scale
6.4
Does not suggest a response to
the identified social issue
16
Does not explain why the
proposed solution is likely to be
successful
16
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
4
Total
100%
Running head: PREPARATION FOR THE LETTER OF INTENT 1
Preparation for the Letter of Intent
Brendon Cronin
Southern New Hampshire University
PREPARATION FOR THE LETTER OF INTENT
Preparation for the Letter of Intent
Currently, I am a student at the Southern New Hemisphere University. I am studying
about how racial discrimination and racism has become a social phenomenon in the society,
regardless of the attempt that has been made by minority groups to fight them. The reason behind
choosing this topic is the fact that because of racism and racial discrimination, behaviors are
influenced. Such encourage psychological distress, which is attached to unhealthy risk taking,
which they succumb to. The fact that minority groups are known to have little access to the
housing stability, income social inability and education, it is evident that individuals whom
racism have been cast upon will experience significant disparities as far as their physical and
mental health is concerned (Gaertner, 2005).
In as much as the victims of the racial inequality together with injustice, is in most cases
cast upon some ethnic groups in a given nation, but the group of people that gain the most
discrimination is African-Americans together with Hispanics. The racial discrimination taking
place in institution system is believed to be the reason behind gratification of the primary
misconceptions cause of differences between different groups. It also impacts lives all over the
world.
Inside the humankind religion, racism is among the common revolting things and there
are different reasons for prejudice. Students and teachers can have a conversation about racial
issues without being reproved to be like a bigot (Federico, 2002). Through this, know more about
prejudice has been made possible. We ought not to treat people based on the colors of their skins
(Hernandez, 1990). If you lack information about a given race, that ought not to be something to
be humiliated about. Regardless of what prejudice is bringing about separation all over the world,
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it is not considered to be a fiddle. Moreover, it is responsible for the untold enduring together
with the hopelessness of uncountable people. Thus the reason behind bigotry appalling issues,
which ought to be managed unquestionably: it is the precise reason as to why it has been making
astonishing themes for issue arrangement articles.
Through observing this easy strategy, you will be in a position of composing successful
issue arrangements regarding prejudice. The media also have a role when it comes ensuring that
contention is sustained and people have not accepted the national truth being reported by them.
Human beings have a tendency of using the same measures for every race in each attempt and
through this, the expectation of the people has been the gauges that do not have dreads to be
bigot.
Some inclination is known for alluding to the mind or generalization states that are
responsible for influencing the understanding, choices as well as choices in a common way and
most cases, the inclinations, the verifiable social cognizance, do initiate automatically. It takes
place without the deliberate control of an individual. There are also chances that through
reflection, verifiable predispositions cannot be open. The comprehensive affiliations people
harbor in their initiative has been the reason behind them having sentiments together with
mentalities regarding other people in perspective of quality. These affiliations are responsible for
creating a continuous starting at tender ages. Based on extensive research, implicit racial biases
have been documented in a different realm that ranges from classroom setups to hospital setups to
courtroom setups.
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References
Federico, C. M., & Sidanius, J. (2002). Racism, ideology, and affirmative action revisited: The
antecedents and consequences of" principled objections" to affirmative action. Journal of
personality and social psychology, 82(4), 488-502.
Gaertner, S. L., & Dovidio, J. F. (2005). Understanding and addressing contemporary racism:
From aversive racism to the common ingroup identity model. Journal of Social Issues,
61(3), 615-639.
Hernandez, T. K. (1990). Bias Crimes: Unconscious Racism in the Prosecution of" Racially
Motivated Violence". Yale Law Journal, 845-864.
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