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This project explores the socialization issues associated with adolescence and adulthood, leading into an analysis of social deviance in American society. Students will conduct research using reputable news sources and secondary materials to identify and analyze elements of social deviance. The final product is a synthesized 5-paragraph essay that includes a detailed outline, a rough draft, and a final draft formatted in APA style. Key tasks include peer editing and adhering to outlined due dates for a thorough evaluation of social behaviors and trends.
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Essential Questions: What socialization issues are associated with adolescence? What socialization issues are associated with adulthood? • Unit 3 Test—Open notes/study guide • Questionnaire Reflection • Unit 4 Preview—Social deviance • Essay Project instructions Agenda
Objective: To evaluate and analyze social deviance in American society. Product: Synthesized essay-5 paragraphs in length Unit 4 Social Deviance Essay Project
Use online and library resources to search for a new article involving an example or element of social deviance from reputable news source (i.e. a periodical-newspaper, news magazine, etc., or online news outlet). • Use online and library resources to research the social deviance illustrated in the article. Use at least 2 secondary sources other than the news article for your essay. Research
Analyze the events, behaviors, trends, etc. associated with the news article using information gathered through your secondary source research. • Create an outline for your 5 paragraph essay I. Topic A. Thesis statement or topic sentence 1. Supporting details Outline
Type a thoughtful rough draft of your essay, and have it peer-edited by at least 2 other students. • Type a thoughtful final draft of your essay, free of grammatical and spelling errors. • All drafts should be TYPED, double-spaced and in 12 point font. • Include a bibliography page. Citations should be done using the APA format. Rough & Final Draft
See me with any questions! Don’t wait until the last minute!! • Due Dates: • Outline- Monday, 12/9 • Rough Draft-12/19 • Peer Editing (done by at least 2 classmates)-12/19 • Final Essay-1/2/2014 (!) DUE DATES