SOC 680 - Writing for Sociology Graduate Students

Institution:

California State University-San Marcos

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Description:

Designed to assist graduate students with various aspects of scholarly and professional sociological writing at the graduate level. Students will work throughout the semester to refine drafts of a major project or paper with attention to topics such as: defining a problem; reviewing the literature to find a focus; drawing upon sociological theory; and writing introductions and conclusions. Attention will be given to developing analytic strategies and organizational skills as well as to the mechanics of sentence structure and punctuation. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for SOC 685E. May be repeated for credit, along with SOC 685E for a total of four (4) units. Only two (2) units may count toward the M.A. in Sociological Practice. Enrollment Restriction: Enrollment in the Master of Arts in Sociological Practice Program.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csusm.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 750-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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