Sociological research
Current within the past two weeks (written date)
– Review/summary of article (one paragraph)
– Common Themes/Topics based on article (one paragraph)
– Copy of article must be submittedWEEK SIX/LESSON 5: Sociological Research
PART ONE & TWO: RESEARCH PROJECT – Getting Started *Reference “Doing Sociological Research” in chapter one of the text
Written/Discussion Assignment – Lesson 5: handout provided
(Written Assignment must be completed to participate in group work)
CLASS TOPIC:
1. DEFINE THE PROBLEM: Briefly describe the social issue or problem as it relates to this topic (5 points)
2. REVIEW OF LITERATURE = Current Event
3. FORMULATE AN HYPOTHESIS – State the variable for this research include: age, gender, etc.
4. CREATE A SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE that will address the selected research topic.
Survey must include: 4 qualitative questions (open ended questions) and 6 quantitative questions (responses ranked from 1 to 10)
Definition of the problem
Today, many states across the United States and the world are working hard to accommodate homosexuals in the community. However, there are a lot of resistances from the heterosexuals who feel that homosexuality is immoral. For instance, religious leaders are working hard to ensure that homosexuality is not allowed.
Literature review
According to the Guardian’s article, “Philadelphia Catholic high school coach resigns over role in beating of gay men” 18th September 2014, an assistant coach of Roman catholic located in Philadelphia was forced to resign after assisting in the beating……………