Race and Ethnicity (Chapter 11) What are the challenges immigrants face when arriving in Canada? (What are the sociological implications for increasing levels of immigration?)
A written paper of 4-5 pages (minimum), due on the day that you present (Please see student sample assignments on Canvas for a better idea of the length & format of the written assignment)

Race and Ethnicity essay

Sources: You are expected to make use of 3 different sources: 1.One sociological journal article from a reputable academic source published in the last 10 years and a minimum of 3 pages in length. This article should serve as the primary basis for your presentation and your paper.
2.Your textbook Pearson Custom Sociology: The Basic Society 6th Canadian Edition (or another similar sociological source), which will provide you with the sociological concepts and theories that you will need to use when answering your research question.
3.A current article from popular media (newspaper, magazine, or the internet) published within the last year that discusses current sociological trends relevant to your research question.**The sociological journal article and current article from popular media must be submitted along with your written assignment.** **This can be uploaded to Canvas as a pdf file, a URL, or submitted as a hard copy.**

Race and Ethnicity essay

1.Summarize the sociological journal article (1-2 pages or 275-550 words) Address the following questions: What was the purpose of the article? How does the author situate their research in the context of others who have written about this topic? What is the author arguing? What are the main points of the author’s argument?
2.Critically Analyze the sociological journal article (1-2 pages or 275-500 words) Address the following sections:
Evidence. Analyzing an article involves looking at the nature of the evidence. The evidence used may be scientific/scholarly (refer to your textbook or lecture notes for guidance here) or non-scientific (refer to your textbook or lecture notes). Make sure that you clearly describe the evidence being used to make the author’s argument.
Point of View. All social scientists have a point of view. It may be stated explicitly or it may be implied by their argument. One way toidentify their point of view or perspective is to consider the following: What is their level of analysis (e.g. macro/micro)? What sociological approach has the author taken (e.g. social-conflict, structural-functionalist, symbolic-interactionist)? And perhaps–if this is possible–what specific theoretical apparatus have they utilized (e.g. do their views reflect a feminist perspective, a Durkheimian perspective, etc.)? Keep in mind that a perspective is not the same as a hypothesis or a thesis. All perspectives have their shortcomings; they allow us to ‘see’ certain aspects of social life whilst being ‘blind’ to others. Once you have identified the perspective being used you can consider the research in light of that perspective’s potential shortcomings (and here your textbook/notes should come in handy).

Race and Ethnicity essay
Strengths and Weaknesses. Consider the research methodology used and its inherent strengths and weaknesses. Is there any real evidence or does the evidence presented adequately support the author’s conclusions? Consider the author’s assumptions, is it reasonable? Be sure to clearly describe both the strengths and weaknesses of your article. Does the article succeed in achieving its overall purpose? (and here again your textbook/notes should come in handy).
Do you agree or disagree with the author? Why or why not? Here is your chance to give your perspective on the research. Be sure to clearly describe your point of view and your reasons for that position.

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