analysis
used these concepts within the paper
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/nov/13/student-activism-university-of-missouri-racism-universities-colleges
Racial projects
Racial state
Absorption and insulation
Racial neoliberalism
Neoliberalism
Student activism for racial justice at U.S. universities. Open to periods from
1960s to present)
Analyze using course material, 5 research sources, 6 theories/concepts from
class (3 from readings, 3 from lecture).
The purpose of the exam essay is to demonstrate your knowledge of
theories and concepts from course lectures and readings. The objectives
are as follows:
Examine the fundamental theories, concepts, and data on race
and ethnicity.
Explore peoples experiences and the way race and ethnicity
factors into them.
Examine the relationships between race, culture, citizenship,
gender, sexuality, and class.
Understand and analyze sociological research within the context
of race and ethnicity.
3. Thesis statement is required in first paragraph of essay
a. Examples,
i. The thesis of this essay is
__________________________
ii. This essay argues
________________________________
iii. This analysis shows _________________________
4. Writing is to be fluid with topic sentences and transitional
sentences
5. 6 full page minimum, do not exceed 12 pages (This does not
include title page and bibliography)
6. Each paper should be typewritten and with:
a. One-inch margins, double-spacing, and 12-point Times New
Roman font.
b. No footnotes, endnotes, headers, footers
7. No extra spaces between paragraphs, check settings in Microsoft
Word
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Microsoft Word document only (.docx) will only be accepted
Parameters for this essay include:
Page minimums
o 6 minimum, 12 max pages (not including title page and
bibliography)
Demonstrate your knowledge of course material.
Your analysis is sociological, that is you consider:
o Structural factors, groups, not individuals
o Use theory and concepts, not personal opinions or advocacy
o Causes, outcomes, and collective beliefs
o Consider history and social patterns
Use of sources should be brief and only used when
significant. Consequently, examples are used to support your
claims not summary.
Use ASA style citation format (parentheticals for in-body citation)
o See guidelines posted on Titanium
Essay is to be fluidly written with no spelling or grammar errors
1 inch margins all around
Title page & page numbers required
o Page numbering begins on first page of essay not title page
Clear and strong thesis statement
o Remember, the body of paper needs to support your thesis
statement
Explain how your paper is organized in the essay
Paragraph 1 (think 4-5 sentences per paragraph)
Introduction (short, significant, and to the point)
Define the problem or issue
Thesis statement (here I am looking for your argument)
o My thesis is, My argument is
Explain how your paper is organized
Transition sentence to next paragraph
Body paragraphs (remember, your essay needs to support your thesis
statement)
Use topic sentences
Use theories/concepts
Use evidence (do not summarize, this should be brief, focus on
analysis)
Demonstrate your knowledge of course material
Sociologically assess your sources
Conclusion
Recap the significance of your essay
Explain how the evidence you used supports your argument.
