aus research paper outline

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University of AkronAmerican Urban SocietyFall 20102040 242 004

Instructor: Bruce FreemanResearch Report

Objective : To conduct research and prepare written report on atopic related to the class material. Sources of a topic may be from thelist provided at the end of this summary. Other topics are encouraged .

Basics : All papers must discuss 1/ the exact nature of the topic orissue, 2/ it’s historical roots, 3/ the characteristics of it’s occurrence

(what is happening), 4/ the relationship of the topic/issue to the societyin which it is occurring, 5/ the response(s) of members of society to thetopic/issue, and 6/ your evaluation of the topic/issue as an objectivesocial scientist . This exercise is intended to sharpen your analyticalskills to deal with complex urban problems in a thoughtful, thorough,rational fashion.

Topics must be presented in writing by October 4 on the formprovided and be pre-approved by the Instructor. The report is dueNovember 5 . The topic shall not duplicate your oral report topic. Latepapers will lose 5 points per day late.

Begin work on your research report project now!!

Structure :

Papers are to be 4-6 pages in length (excluding separate pages for a1/bibliography and for 2/works cited) typed and double-spaced. Atleast three (3) outside sources need to be properly referenced in abibliography . At least two (2) sources need to be articles or booksother than internet articles. Interviews with friends, family, spouses,children and others are encouraged. Consult the MLA Style Sheet or

other comparable guides for proper referencing of sources andfootnotes. Let me know if you have questions! Use the Writing Lab inPolsky or other locations if you can…they will help! Of course, makesure the rest of your paper uses proper form, including formatting,grammar and spelling. Main text is to be double-spaced, with footnotessingle-spaced in numerical sequence at the end of the report.Quotations, if any, need to be indented and single-spaced. Margins areto be 1 1/2 inches at left and top of page. Use only one side of paper.



Include a separate title page , which includes course name, title of paper, your name, and date.

Special Note: Students may elect to develop a special project in lieu of a research paper, using a different approach to present your findings

that you have researched. This could include a YouTube or similar video, a web site, a personal diary, an in depth interview with acommunity leader, working on a community project or running for anelected position. The basic requirements for this option will need to bediscussed separately with the student before work is begun.PowerPoint presentations are not an option, though.

Your research topic may be chosen from the following suggestions. Your paper may include references to your own personal experiences.Interviews with selected individuals are encouraged.

Examples of Topics : (These are sample topics you may use. Thereare hundreds more…use your imagination or choose a topic that you’repassionate about.)

Do Senior Citizens Behave Badly? Youth Gangs as a Proper Form of Urban Social InteractionWhy is Marriage a Thing of the Past?Cohabitation? Prelude to Marriage or Just “Hanging” Together?Decriminalization of Prostitution: Pros and Cons

Teenage Suicide-Is it Increasing?When Capital Punishment is a Good ThingSome Prison Systems That Work and WhyMale vs. Female. Who Rules Today?Fixing a Neighborhood. What’s Involved? Who are the Players?What is the X-Generation? Why Are We Different?What is a Community? What Types? Why Are They Important Today?Religion and Youth: What’s Going On Today?Death in the United States: Are Home “Funerals” the Answer?Is AIDS No Longer Feared? Implications for Gay CommunitiesIs There a Need For Affirmative Action?What is a Conservative?Is Democracy Dead in the United States?Why Vote?Who Is the Ruling Class in America?

The Media in Political Campaigns: Some Negative ConsequencesWomen in Politics: When Will There Be a Female President?Corruption in Ohio PoliticsShould Teachers be Allowed to Strike?I Am A City Manager: Some Thoughts on What I DoEco-Terrorists: Are They For Real?Is Sprawl Actually Good For Us?



Powerful Politicians in My CommunityIs Gender Equality the Answer?Ohio’s School Financing DisasterWhy I Support Charter SchoolsAre There Any Poor People Left?Why Not Paying Taxes is OK

Don’t duplicate your oral report topic!!!

p.s. Don’t wait until the last minute to do your research. If you do,you’ll be frustrated, and your work will suffer. Prepare your work withcare. Sloppiness will significantly affect your grade.

This report is due November 5 -no exceptions! See policy on non-submittal of written reports.

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