Introduction to Sociology
Soc 11
Prof. Diane Barrett
Sociology Term Project Guidelines
Due Date: December 15
Introduction: Each student is required to complete a sociological term project of their choice.
The goal of the project is to choose a topic that interests you and to individualize it by finding a
way to communicate and express it in a form that you are comfortable with. The term project
will be used as your final. To get full credit for the project each student will be required to adhere
to specific guidelines that are outlined below.
Project Requirements: Choose a topic or area that interests you. Some examples may be
mental health, ethnicity and race, education in low-income areas, family dynamics, gender
stereotypes, etc.
Although you will be given a great deal of freedom regarding your projects, some guidelines will
be in place.
Reports
Reports must focus on stated subjects or be approved. Reports must be
original (in studentàwords), well organized (introduction, thesis, and
conclusion), and be free from grammatical and spelling errors. At least
two sources must be used and be fully cited. Reports should be 3 to 4
pages, double spaced, and typed in 12-point type. A first copy
(handwritten or typed) must be used to edit and improve your report, and
must be handed in with the final copy.
Presentations/
Lessons
Presentations should be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance and should
last between 15 and 20 minutes. At least one visual aid must be utilized.
The presentation/lesson should be focused, organized, and interesting.
This is not to be a reading of reports. You may choose 3 to 4 students to
hear your presentation in addition to the professor.
Interviews
A short background of the person interviewed should be in writing for the
teacher. A detailed written memo describing the purpose of the interview
and the particular interest must be given to the teacher before the interview
is held. Interviews should be focused; the questions should be centered
around particular themes rather than random. The questions to be asked
must be on the project proposal form in order to receive feedback from the
teacher. However, you may ask the subject additional follow-up questions
to obtain more information based on a planned question. Written
summaries of the content should be completed. Interesting interview
subjects can be invited to the class as guests if approved by the teacher for
additional credit.
Book Reviews
Books should be chosen from the project list or be pre-approved by the
teacher. Book reviews should be well organized and well written. Certain
books may serve as more than one unit of credit, at the teacherÊdiscretion, due to their length. Be sure to complete the appropriate book
review form (fiction or nonfiction).
Political Cartoons
A student should use his or her art talent to the best of their ability;
whereas you are not graded so much on the art itself, the drawing must be
neat, clear, and done with care. The student must portray a political or
social issue or a historical event in a unique, funny, or clever manner. The
message or point must be clear. The cartoon should show that the
cartoonist understands the concept. It should be done on a large piece of
cardboard or other sturdy material and the use of color is highly
recommended. Include a brief typed commentary as part of the board or
on a separate piece of paper.
If a student has an idea outside of the above proposed projects you may submit a project proposal.
For students to receive full credit for the project EACH project step must be met. LATE
SUBMISSIONS FOR THE TERM PROJECT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO
EXCEPTIONS.

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