The Sociology Student Writer's Manual

by Johnson, William A.; Rettig, Richard P.; Scott, Gregory M.; Garrison, Stephen M.

• ISBN13: 9780130226303
• ISBN10: 0130226300
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

A supplemental manual/reference for all courses in Sociology, from introductory to advanced, involving the research and writing of papers. Perfect complement to any distance learning course. THE most comprehensive book available that deals specifically with writing sociology papers, this reference/manual helps both beginning and advanced students learn (1) how to research and write in sociology, and (2) how to improve their writing ability in general. Based on the authors'extensive experience in teaching a variety of sociology courses, it combines the latest sociology research and writing techniques with a broad spectrum of writing activities. It gives specific directions for writing a variety of papers in sociologyfrom introductory to advancedwhile also providing instructions on how to write and how to format the paper and cite sources following the American Sociological Association's guidelines. The manual relieves professors from having to teach much of the detail in the writing process, and gives students the guidance they need to tackle course projects of all complexities.

Table of Contents

To the Student

To the Instructor

Introduction

A Handbook Of Style For Sociology

Writing as Communication

Writing Competently

Formats

Citing Sources

How To Conduct Research In Sociology

Organizing the Research Process

Information in the Library and on the Internet

Conducting Quantitative Research

Thinking Critically And Arguing Persuasively

An Introduction to Logic: Principles of Argument

Avoiding Fallacies

Critical Thinking Exercises For Introductory Courses

Issue Reaction Papers for Introductory Courses

Social Analysis Papers for Introductory Courses

Critical Evaluation of Sociological Literature

Sociology Papers For Advanced Courses

Social Service Agency Case Studies

Sociological Survey Papers

Glossary

References

Index

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