Critical Review Paper Introduction The critical review paper is a significant component of the class activities. Students are required to write the paper using the topic selected in Week 2. This week you will submit the final draft of the paper. Activity Instructions The critical review paper reflects expansion of the selected topic, course content, and related scholarly sources. Standard guidelines for developing references include: All references must be cited in APA format. Minimum of 4 sources Minimum of 2 recent (since 2000) academic journal articles integrated into the paper. Minimum of 2 electronic sources (web citations) integrated into the paper. Electronic sources must be .edu, .gov, or .org in order to be acceptable Logic, academic voice, and writing according to collegial style First person writing style avoided; thoughts presented in academic third person. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation acceptable for college level course. Correct citations for 4 references as detailed above and in accordance of APA Style Full and creative development of the topic developed. Formal outline included as separate document Format followed will include: title at the beginning of the text, introductory paragraph, body of paper, and conclusion. The final draft of the critical review paper is an expansion of the material presented throughout the course and should represent student perspective blended with scholarly material. Writing Requirements (APA format) 9-10 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title page or references page 1-inch margins Double spaced 12-point Times New Roman font Title page with topic and name of student References page (4 resource) Grading and Assessment This activity will be graded using the Writing Skills Grading Rubric (in Course Documents). Course Learning Outcome(s): 1-6 Understand the main constructs of sociology as a discipline Understand how the scientific-humanistic body of knowledge contributes and contributed to the development of the discipline. Understand and be able to differentiate between the major theoretical viewpoints and research findings within the discipline. Identify factors that influence social behavior and life choices. Learn how to interpret research findings within the discipline. Develop an attitude of open-minded inquiry into diverse human social behavior. .

1. Critical Review Paper
Introduction
The critical review paper is a significant component of the class
activities. Students are required to write the paper using the
topic selected in Week 2.
This week you will submit the final draft of the paper.
Activity Instructions
The critical review paper reflects expansion of the selected
topic, course content, and related scholarly sources.
Standard guidelines for developing references include:
All references must be cited in APA format.
Minimum of 4 sources
Minimum of 2 recent (since 2000) academic journal articles
integrated into the paper.
Minimum of 2 electronic sources (web citations) integrated into
the paper.
Electronic sources must be .edu, .gov, or .org in order to be
acceptable
Logic, academic voice, and writing according to collegial style
First person writing style avoided; thoughts presented in
academic third person.
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation acceptable for college level
course.
Correct citations for 4 references as detailed above and in
accordance of APA Style
Full and creative development of the topic developed.
Formal outline included as separate document
Format followed will include: title at the beginning of the text,
introductory paragraph, body of paper, and conclusion.
The final draft of the critical review paper is an expansion of
the material presented throughout the course and should
represent student perspective blended with scholarly material.
Writing Requirements (APA format)
9-10 pages (approx. 300 words per page), not including title
page or references page

2. 1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page with topic and name of student
References page (4 resource)
Grading and Assessment
This activity will be graded using the Writing Skills Grading
Rubric (in Course Documents).
Course Learning Outcome(s): 1-6
Understand the main constructs of sociology as a discipline
Understand how the scientific-humanistic body of knowledge
contributes and contributed to the development of the
discipline.
Understand and be able to differentiate between the major
theoretical viewpoints and research findings within the
discipline.
Identify factors that influence social behavior and life choices.
Learn how to interpret research findings within the discipline.
Develop an attitude of open-minded inquiry into diverse human
social behavior.