Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.

It is not necessary to list sources that were consulted if they have not been quoted or paraphrased in the text of the assessment. A. Write an original and cohesive argumentative research paper (suggested length of 8–10 pages). 1. Provide an effective introduction. 2. Provide an appropriate thesis statement that previews two to four main points. 3. Develop each of the previewed main points in effective paragraphs with support from a variety of sources.

Basing your discussion on the ideas of the writers in the reading, “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?”, what concerns are people expressing about the Internet and Google?

Basing your discussion on the ideas of the writers in the reading, “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?”, what concerns are people expressing about the Internet and Google? Are these valid concerns? Why or why not? Explain your point of view on this topic in an essay of 1200 words minimum. You may only use the following sources for this essay: Sherry Turkle “Connectivity and Its Discontents” Nicholas Carr “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” John Naughton “The Internet: Is It Changing the Way We Think?”

Analyze important developments in sociological theory, including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the growth of theory in the United States.

1. After completing the reading for week one concerning Durkheim and Merton, please address the following in a brief essay: 1) analyze in detail the basic tenets of the functionalist perspective, and compare this to at least one other perspective in sociology; 2) although Durkheim and Merton did not write during the same era in sociology, explain where their ideas are similar, and both contribute to a functionalist understanding of society; and 3) utilizing and citing one recent case in the media through television or radio broadcast, newspaper, and so forth, provide one key example of a social issue that shows how the functionalist perspective can be used to make society better. 2. Based upon your reading content from Week 2, concerning the work of Jurgen Habermas, please address the following in a brief essay: 1) explain and give a key example of at least three components of his theory of communicative action; 2) explain why or why not you think that applying his theory of communicative action would be for the benefit of society; 3) provide a concise definition of the “life world,” and give at least one example of how the life world has been compromised, or damaged, in modern society. Disclaimer Originality of attachments will be verified by Turnitin. Both you and your instructor will receive the results. Course Objectives: This course assessment will evaluate your ability to do the following: Define sociological theory. Identify major bodies of theoretical work in contemporary sociology and the theorists associated with them. Analyze important developments in sociological theory, including developments in European sociological theory that influenced the growth of theory in the United States.

Compare and contrast the two primary crime data sources used in the United States, i.e., the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Incident-Based Reporting System. (NIBRS).

Compare and contrast the two primary crime data sources used in the United States, i.e., the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) and the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The focus within your paper should be centered on the methodological procedures and implications between the two crime data sources. The purpose of this assignment is to critically review the primary data sources used in modern criminological research.