This document describes a comparative study conducted by Kari Weaver and Michelle Petrie that embedded reflective writing prompts into two sociology research methods labs. The study aimed to improve student engagement, research skills, and writing abilities. Students in Lab 1 received three reflective writing prompts at different stages of their research paper development. Lab 2 students received alternative prompts focused on qualitative or quantitative research methodologies. Student responses were thematically coded to assess effects on affect, learning, and research process engagement. The study findings could help inform interventions to better support student writing and research skills in sociology curriculum.