Theoretical Perspectives in Newspapers

Sociology Assignment.

 In this module, you will work on your writing assignment. The paper should be logically organized in well-constructed paragraphs/sentences, have relevant content, and be easily understood.  There should be few or no errors in format, sentence structure, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.  These errors should not hinder comprehension of your writing.

Sociology Assignment; Theoretical Perspectives in Newspapers

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Theoretical Perspectives in Newspapers

Write a 3-5 page analysis on a newspaper article relating to these topics below (choose one) that uses the structural-functionalist, social conflict, or symbolic interactionism view.

1. Covid-19 in the US or other countries
2. The US election (politics or peoples’ stories and experiences)
3. Police brutality
4. The Supreme Court nomination
5. Problem and issues in higher education and remote learning

The article must be from a major source, such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, Time Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, The Root, NPR, Al Jazeera, among others. The article can be found online or in print.

Writing Frame

1. Give a title.  
2. Background (1 page):

• Write a brief introduction to the newspaper’s article. What is the title of the article? Who wrote the article? Credentials of the author. Why are you interested in this article?
• Write a brief introduction of why you think this article illustrates the theoretical perspective that you chose.

• Make sure you include a well-developed thesis statement that informs the reader in one sentence what your paper is about.  The thesis should be placed at the end of the Background section.  Go to this link for assistance:

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/resources/handouts-demos/writing-the-paper/thesis-statements.

Sociology Assignment; Theoretical Perspectives in Newspapers

 III. Assessment (2-3 pages):

This is the core of your paper.  Make sure this section is very well-developed, well-organized, and well-written since your grade depends mainly on your sociological analysis of the article.

• Explain the newspaper’s article. What is it about?

Find facts to support the topic of the article.

• Explain the theoretical perspective.

Explain the theorists in the theoretical perspective that you choose. Which theorists do you think best explains the topic of your article?

• Give examples of how the theoretical perspective helps you in understanding the topic/issue.

1. Conclusion (1/2 – 1 page):

Include an engaging and stimulating conclusion paragraph that summarizes your paper.  Demonstrate evidence that you can make connections between all of the main ideas. Give your own opinion about this topic.

References

Make sure to include the URL of the article in your list of “References”. Include all references that you used for this writing assignment.  You must have at least 5 references.

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Sociology Assignment; Theoretical Perspectives in Newspapers

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