This document outlines the requirements for part 2 of a sociology assignment on poverty. Students must submit an outline and preliminary list of references. The outline should include: 1. A specific hypothesis about poverty 2. Applicable sociological concepts 3. Practical implications of studying poverty sociologically 4. At least two lines of evidence related to the hypothesis, considering possible biases 5. A conclusion on whether the evidence confirms or refutes the hypothesis Formatting requirements and learning outcomes are also provided.

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My hypothesis for first assigment (part 1) is about poverty.
Writing Assignment (Part 2): Outline and Preliminary List of
References
Due Week 5 and worth 100 points
Complete the outline after you have done library / Internet
research for evidence that bears on your hypothesis. Provide
information about all of the following components of the final
paper:
1.
Specific Hypothesis
.
2.
Applicable Sociological Concepts
.
3.
Practical Implications
. Discuss the value of sociological research into your issue.
Determine whether or not there are (or would be) practical
implications of sociological inquiry into this issue.
Evidence
. This is the most important part of the paper. Analyze at least
two (2) lines of evidence that pertain to the hypothesis that you
are evaluating. Does the evidence support your hypothesis? For

2. each type of evidence, consider possible biases and alternative
interpretations.
Conclusions
. Draw conclusions based on the evidence that you have
discovered. Does the evidence confirm or refute your
hypothesis? Is the evidence sufficiently convincing to draw firm
conclusions about your hypothesis?
For example, here is a generic example of what the headings of
your possible outline might look like:
I.
Specific Hypothesis.
II.
Applicable Sociological Concepts.
a.
Theory A
b.
Concept 1
c.
Concept 2
III.

3. Practical Implications.
a.
Implications for public policy
i.
Education
ii.
Taxes
b.
Implications for employers
c.
Implications for spouses of workaholics
Evidence.
Line of evidence 1
i.

4. The evidence and what it means
ii.
Possible biases
iii.
Alternative explanations of what it means.
Line of evidence 2
i.
The evidence and what it means
ii.
Possible biases
Conclusion(s): All available evidence refutes the hypothesis,
but there are alternative explanations.
References
:
Baker, A. & Abel, E (2005) Villagers reject modern attitudes
about car washing.
International Journal of Sociology
, 11, 12-57. Retrieved from EBSCO-Host.

5. Doe, J. (2010, April 1) Villagers retain traditional attitudes
despite bombardment with western television.
The New York Times
. Retrieved from
www.nytimes.com/village_update
Steiner, H. (2012, January 4) Revolt against local ordinances in
the village.
Time Magazine
. pp. 14-15.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size
12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow
APA format.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Evaluate the various methodologies for sociological research.
Apply the sociological perspective to a variety of
socioeconomic and political problems.
Critically examine how society shapes individuals and how
individuals shape society.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in
sociology.
Write clearly and concisely about sociology using proper
writing mechanics.