SO 201 - Writing for Sociology

Institution:

Arcadia University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course explores the differences between social scientific writing and other forms of writing (e.g., novels, essays, non-fiction). What makes sociological arguments unique? What forms do they usually take and what are the features that make them most effective? Students are asked to analyze different sociological forms or argumentation and writing (e.g., quantitative vs. ethnographic, inductive vs. deductive, interpretive vs. casual), explore their varying degree of efficacy and to produce one end-of-term research paper. Although the end goal of this course is a single paper, the structure of the course is writing intensive with a series of short writing assignments and paper drafts that build up to the final paper. Prerequisite: Sociology or Criminal Justice majors.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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