Research Assignment Research Assignment: Sociological Theory and Issues Complete the assignment and submit it to your instructor/tutor after the completion of Chapter 12 studies. This assignment is a scholarly research paper that examines sociological theory and its analysis and application. The paper will consist of sociological research on an appropriate topic and an analysis of this topic with one or more sociological theories or perspectives. Instructions This project provides you with the opportunity to examine a sociological theory and apply this theory to an analysis of a sociological issue. You will formulate an appropriate sociological research question, analyze existing literature, and present your findings. 1. This is a scholarly paper of six to eight pages, or 2000-3000 words of writing (the title page and reference pages are not counted). 2. You will use APA format for writing the paper and referencing your resources. Improper referencing may be construed as plagiarism. 3. The title page should include your name, student ID number, instructor’s name, course name, and course number. The title page is not to be numbered or counted as a page of the assignment. 4. Reference a minimum of five of the following: textbooks, current journal articles, or reputable websites. Textbooks and articles must have been written within the last five years. 5. Writing the paper: a. Introduce the paper by providing a brief definition and description of the sociological theory (e.g., functionalism, conflict theory, etc.) and the sociological issue you have chosen. Develop a thesis statement and provide a brief overview of the points you will discuss. b. Describe the theoretical sociological perspective. Explain how the world is viewed from this theoretical perspective. You will need to use scholarly literature to support your analysis. c. Explain the sociological issue you are discussing from the point of view of your chosen sociological theory. Write a summary of the sociological research you were able to discover on this topic. d. Provide a summary and a conclusion. 6. Submit your paper online through Moodle. You are free to choose any topic. Possible topics to consider include the following: •Youth crime •Aging •Suicide Your paper will be marked with the following rubric: Paper Requirements•APA format, minimum of five credible references •6-8 pages (2000-3000 words) •12-point font, double-spaced, one-inch margins •Title page: essay title, student name and ID number, instructor name, course name and number ContentComponentsPossible Marks Introduction – includes thesis statement and overviewClarity of intent – describes the topic/makes a thesis statement Provides an overview of paper content10 Body – includes research, theoretical knowledge, and comprehensionProvides evidence of research – uses current resources and reference materials; integrates references within body of work to support theoretical explanations10 Displays accurateness of sociological theory and applies theory appropriately10 Describes the sociological issue and explains it with the chosen theoretical sociological perspective10 Demonstrates an understanding of sociological concepts and an ability to think sociologically20 Conclusion – includes summary and concluding statementsSummarizes major points of essay5 Provides a reasonable and scientific conclusion (i.e., supported by research)5 PresentationAPA format – organization, headings, reference list, and citations**10 Writing style (cohesiveness)10 Grammar and punctuation10 Total100 ** Improper referencing is considered plagiarism. Papers submitted with evidence of plagiarism will be assigned a grade of zero. Textbook: •Symbaluk, Diane G. & Tami M. Bereska (2019). Sociology in Action: A Canadian perspective Third Edition. Toronto: Nelson Education. ISBN 13:978017672506-8