SOC 456R
Download as PDF
Senior Capstone Part 2
Sociology
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
This is the second semester of a two-semester capstone with advanced substantive material and the integration and application of concepts and skills from earlier courses to produce a professional research paper.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
\tFulfills GE Advanced Writing and Oral Communication credit if both Soc 455R and Soc 456R are completed.
Title
Original Research: Capstone Experience
Learning Outcome
Based on the model developed in Soc 455R, students will analyze quantitative or qualitative data using appropriate methods and software, drawing meaningful sociological insights from their findings.
Title
Research Writing and Argumentation
Learning Outcome
Students demonstrate their research and writing proficiency through the production of a comprehensive and well-organized research paper with a clear argument, methodology, analysis, and conclusion grounded in sociological theory and empirical data.
Title
Professional Presentation and Practical Application
Learning Outcome
Students will develop and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate their research findings through academic and professional formats, such as research papers, conference presentations, or visual products like posters. They will also articulate how the sociological skills they have acquired-such as critical thinking, data analysis, and theoretical application, can be appropriately applied to academic or practical contexts.
